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Your Question:
Why did God make me suffer like this?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your words. You're struggling to understand why God would allow you to suffer, and it's understandable that you feel that way. As a pastor, I've seen many people grapple with this very question, and I've come to realize that suffering can be a mysterious and complex issue. However, I want to share with you a perspective that has helped me and many others. It's not that God causes suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count. He will use our suffering for our good, and in the midst of it, He can make Himself visible to us. This doesn't mean that we'll always understand the reasons behind our suffering, but it means that we can trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. As I reflect on my own life and the lives of others, I've come to see that suffering can be a catalyst for growth, for learning, and for deepening our relationship with God. It's not about us being punished or God being unjust; it's about us being refined and made useful in His hands. Just as Christ's sufferings were not those of ordinary people, but were part of His divine plan, so too can our sufferings be used by God for His purposes.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
depression
edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
elemental theology
emery bancroft
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