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Your Question:
Why did God take away my ability to enjoy life?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of your question. You're wondering why God seems to have taken away your ability to enjoy life. As a pastor, I've walked with many people through similar struggles. I want to share with you what I've learned from Scripture. You see, God is not the one who's taken away your joy, but rather, it's a result of your own choices and perspective. In Ecclesiastes, we read that the ability to enjoy life is a gift from God. It's a reminder that God is good and that He's the one who gives us the capacity to experience joy. However, when we rebel against God's purpose and live in a state of denial or false optimism, we can lose sight of this gift. As Christians, we're called to live in the fear of God, to enjoy life with our loved ones, and to recognize that God's purpose is not limited to this life. We're to be clothed in white, anointed with oil, and to enjoy life with our spouses, as we're reminded in Ecclesiastes 9:7-9. But what about when life gets tough, and we struggle to find joy? I believe it's in those moments that we need to remember that God is sovereignly working out His purposes in our lives. We're not to question why God allows certain things to happen, but rather, we're to recognize that He's shaping everything for our good and His glory. As we grow in our Christian walk, we begin to see that God's purposes are behind everything, and that He's working to conform us to the image of His Son. So, my friend, I encourage you to look to God, to seek His face, and to trust in His goodness, even in the midst of adversity.
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warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
old testament theology
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william lane craig
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millard erickson
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oswald chambers
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jerry falwell
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francis andersen
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