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Why did I have to suffer
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the question of why they have to suffer. But as I've studied Scripture, I've come to realize that suffering is not just a random and senseless event. Rather, it's a part of our Christian culture, and it's something that God uses to make us useful in His hands. When we suffer, it's not just about our own personal growth or improvement, but about how we can be used by God to help others. In fact, the Bible teaches us that God's people have always suffered, and that it's through our relationship with Jesus Christ that we can understand what God is after in His dealings with us. When it comes to suffering, it's not about trying to figure out why God is allowing it, but about trusting Him and knowing that He is gracious and loving enough to make it count. As the passage says, "God, I don't know what you are doing, but you do, and that is enough." As I reflect on my own life, I think about the struggles that my wife Susan and I have faced over the years, including the challenges of raising our children, Joshua and Rebecca. But through it all, we've learned to trust God and to see that He is using our suffering to make us more like Him. As the passage says, "Suffering cannot rob us of the eternal joy that has already begun." Even in the midst of pain and affliction, we can find joy in knowing that God sees our faithfulness as a good thing, and that He is using us to make a difference in the lives of others.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
sacred marriage
gary thomas
potters freedom
james white
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