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Your Question:
why did god let me suffer so much?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your words. It's as if you're asking, "Why did God let me suffer so much?" I want you to know that I've walked alongside many people who've struggled with this very question. As a pastor, I've seen how suffering can test our faith and make us question God's goodness. But I want to share with you a truth that has comforted me and many others. God's people, we know that God doesn't cause our suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count. He will use our suffering for our good, even if we can't see it at the time. It's not that our suffering contributes to our own improvement, but rather that God sees a greater purpose in it. Just as the sufferings of Christ were not those of ordinary people, but rather a part of His divine plan, so too can our suffering be a part of God's plan for us. I want to encourage you to trust in God's goodness, even when you don't understand why you're suffering. It's okay to not have all the answers, and it's okay to be angry and frustrated. But as you seek to understand God's perspective, remember that He is willing to share in our suffering and to undergo enormous suffering Himself for our sake. He wants to use our experiences to make us useful in His hands, to enable us to understand what takes place in the lives of others, and to give us a deeper understanding of Himself.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
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