My friend, I can sense the weight of your question, and I want to offer you some perspective as a man of faith. You're wondering why God took away your ability to enjoy life. I want to share with you that our ability to enjoy life is a gift from God, not something we have the right to demand. The Bible says, "This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment?" (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25).
You see, our enjoyment of life is not solely dependent on our circumstances, but on our relationship with God. When we're in fellowship with Him, we can find joy and contentment even in the midst of adversity. The psalmist writes, "You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!" (Psalm 30:11-12). It's not about the absence of suffering, but about the presence of God that enables us to enjoy life.
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the question of why God allows suffering. But the truth is, God is sovereignly working out His own purposes, and we're called to trust Him in the midst of uncertainty. The Bible says, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). So, my friend, I encourage you to look to God, not just for answers, but for the presence that enables us to enjoy life, even in the midst of adversity.