Biblical Answer

The Faulty Theology of Suffering

The question of why God allowed you to get stuck in a cycle of chronic pain can be answered by understanding the faulty theology of suffering. The initial assumption is that God loves us and has a wonderful plan for our lives, therefore, God wants to heal us. However, this perspective neglects the sovereignty of God and the concept of sin. God's desire is to have a relationship with us, but He also desires that we trust and obey Him even in the midst of suffering. The Bible teaches that God is not aloof and distant, but rather, He is a loving Father who desires to guide us through difficult times.

God's Sovereignty and Sin

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all creation, including the universe and everything in it. This means that God is not bound by our expectations or limited by our understanding. He is not obligated to intervene in every situation, nor is He required to heal every sickness. In fact, the Bible teaches that God allows suffering to occur in order to teach us to trust and obey Him. This is seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who suffered on the cross for our sins, leaving us an example to follow in His steps (1 Peter 2:21). The Bible also teaches that sin is a much more serious problem than suffering, and that God's primary concern is to help us overcome sin, not just to remove suffering.

Trust and Obedience

In the midst of chronic pain, it is easy to question God's love and forgiveness. However, the Bible teaches that God is a loving Father who desires to guide us through difficult times. He is not making us jump through unnecessary hoops, but rather, He is teaching us to trust and obey Him. As the psalmist contemplates his present wretched condition, he remembers the good old days when his relationship with God was stronger (Psalm 42:4). Similarly, we can choose to trust and obey God even in the midst of chronic pain, knowing that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). By choosing to trust and obey God, we can find strength and comfort in our pain, and ultimately, we can discover the power to endure suffering with hope and perseverance.