Biblical Answer

Why Did God Take Away My Partner?

The question of why God took away your partner is a difficult one to answer, and it's natural to feel lost and confused in the midst of such a painful experience. However, as we reflect on the biblical teachings, we see that God's actions are motivated by His great love for us. In the Bible, we read that God loved us so much that He reached down to rescue us from our mess, not because we deserved it, but because He loved us enough to act on our behalf (John 3:16). This love is not a feeling, but a choice, and it's a choice that God made for us even when we were in our worst state.

It's also possible that God's actions were intended to help us depend on Him more than we might otherwise. As the Bible teaches, we must die to ourselves and our own desires, including our sexual appetites, in order to truly live for God (Romans 6:6-7). When we become disengaged from our relationships, including our marriage, we can become disconnected from God as well (Psalm 133:1). By taking away your partner, God may have been arranging things to help you rely on Him more, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. This is not to say that God is the cause of our pain, but rather that He is working all things together for our good, even when we can't see it (Romans 8:28).

Ultimately, the question of why God took away your partner is not about understanding the specifics of God's plan, but about trusting in His love and sovereignty. As the Bible teaches, we are not saved because of anything we do or don't do, but because God has chosen to set His love on us (Ephesians 1:4-5). This is a mystery that we may never fully understand, but it's a mystery that is rooted in God's great love for us. By trusting in this love, we can begin to see that God's actions, even in the midst of pain and suffering, are always motivated by His desire to draw us closer to Himself. As the Psalmist writes, "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust in him and not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my song" (Psalm 27:1). May we find comfort in this truth, even in the midst of our darkest moments.