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Your Question:
Why did God let my mom die?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and confusion in your question. Why did God let your mom die? It's a question that has puzzled many of us at some point in our lives. As a pastor, I've had to grapple with this question myself, and I've come to realize that it's not a lack of faith to ask such questions. In fact, it's a sign of our humanity and our desire to understand the mysteries of God's ways. The Bible tells us that God is a God of love and justice, and He doesn't take pleasure in the death of the wicked (Ezekiel 18:23). But He also allows evil and suffering to exist in the world, and sometimes that means taking the lives of those we love. It's not that God is uncaring or unloving, but rather that He has a larger plan and purpose that we can't always see. Just as a parent might have to make difficult decisions for the good of their child, even if it's hard for the child to understand, God's ways are not always easy to understand. As I reflect on my own life and the experiences of those around me, I've come to realize that God's presence is not always felt in the absence of pain or suffering. In fact, it's often in the midst of darkness that we discover the depth of God's love and care for us. Just as my wife Susan's faith was deepened in the midst of her own struggles, so too can we find comfort and strength in God's presence, even in the midst of loss and grief.
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