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Your Question:
Why did I have to go through so much pain and suffering for so little gain?
Answer:
I think I understand what you're going through. As someone who has experienced pain and suffering, I can tell you that it's not just about the physical causes, but also about how we interpret and respond to them. I've found that when I'm going through a tough time, it's easy to get caught up in the pain and feel like it's all-consuming. But the truth is, our minds are much busier than we think, and we have the power to choose how we respond to our circumstances. As a Christian, I've come to understand that suffering is not just a random and senseless experience, but rather an opportunity for growth and refinement. When we trust God with our pain and suffering, we can begin to see it in a new light. It's not that God causes the suffering, but rather that He is gracious and loving enough to use it for our good. I've seen this play out in my own life, as well as in the lives of others, and it's given me hope and comfort in the midst of difficult times. I remember when I was going through a particularly tough time, I felt like I was at the end of my rope. But as I turned to God and trusted Him with my pain, I began to see that it was not in vain. In fact, it was a refining process that helped me grow and mature as a person. It's not always easy to see the good in suffering, but with time, I've come to realize that it's a necessary part of our journey as believers. As the Bible says, "Later hardship produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11).
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depression
edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
why does god allow evil
clay jones
gods crime scene
j warner wallace
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
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