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Your Question:
Why is God allowing me to suffer so much?
Answer:
I can only imagine how you're feeling right now, struggling with the weight of suffering. As a pastor, I've seen many people grapple with this very question. It's natural to wonder why God allows us to suffer, especially when it seems senseless or unfair. But I want to offer you a perspective that's been a source of comfort to me and many others. Scripture teaches us that suffering is not random or senseless. In fact, it's often a catalyst for growth, knowledge, and trust in God. Our suffering can give us intellectual mastery over certain events, allowing us to see the bigger picture and understand God's character better. It's not that God causes our suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count for our good. He uses our suffering to refine us, to make us useful in His hands, and to enable us to understand what takes place in the lives of others. I want to share with you a beautiful truth from 1 Peter 4:13, which says, "But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may also be overjoyed when his glory is revealed." Our suffering is not in vain; it's an opportunity for us to participate in Christ's sufferings and to be transformed by His love. So, I encourage you to run to God, not away from Him, when you're struggling with suffering. He is a loving and gracious God who will use your suffering for your good and for His glory.
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