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Your Question:
Why did I have to go through this pain and suffering?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the depth of your pain and suffering. As someone who has walked alongside many people through their struggles, I want to offer you a perspective that may help. You see, pain is not just a physical or emotional sensation, but it's also an opportunity to learn and grow. It's a chance for us to turn to God and trust Him with the mysteries of suffering. Just like how Scripture says, "Later hardship produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11), our experiences, including pain and suffering, can shape us into the people God wants us to be. It's not that God causes the suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count, using it for our good. I know this may be hard to see right now, but I want to encourage you to look beyond your immediate pain and consider the larger context of your life. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with depression and pain, but I've also seen the transformative power of faith and trust in God. You may not see it now, but with time, you may begin to understand how your pain and suffering are part of a larger story, one that God is writing to shape you into the person He desires you to be. My prayer for you is that you would find the strength to trust God, even when it's hard, and that you would discover the peace and hope that comes from knowing that He is with you.
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