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Your Question:
Why did God let me experience this kind of pain?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and confusion in your words. As a pastor and a follower of Christ, I've come to understand that God's ways are not always easy to comprehend. The Bible tells us that God is our nearest environment, and His presence in our lives can be both comforting and challenging. When we experience pain, it's often because our lives are out of line with God's will. This pain is a wake-up call, a reminder of our human brokenness and alienation from God, prompting us to seek His help and turn to Him in repentance and faith. You see, pain serves a purpose. It's a signal that something is amiss in our lives, and it's an opportunity for us to seek God's guidance and correction. As the Bible says, "The sufferings of Christ were not those of ordinary people. He suffered according to the will of God" (1 Peter 4:19). Christ's suffering was not just physical but also spiritual, and it's a reminder that our experiences of pain and evil must be contextualized within eternity, not just our temporal lives. As a Christian, I've come to understand that God's purpose in our lives is not to shield us from pain but to use it for our good. He wants us to become what we were intended to be - a sinless child of the Most High God. When we purposefully make God's universal story our own, we can learn from Him about our problems and understand what He is after in His dealings with us. So, my friend, I encourage you to seek God's guidance and comfort in the midst of your pain, and trust that He is working everything out for your good.
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depression
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