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Your Question:
Why is God allowing me to suffer like this?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your words. It's natural to feel that way when we're going through a tough time. But as someone who has walked with God for many years, I want to share with you what I've learned. It's not that God causes our suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count. He will use our suffering for our good, even if we can't see it at the time. You see, Scripture teaches us that God's people often go through experiences that are not meant for us personally, but are designed to make us useful in His hands. It's a process that helps us understand what takes place in the lives of others, and it's what makes us effective in our walk with God. I've seen this in my own life, and in the lives of those around me. When we trust God and surrender to His will, He can take our suffering and use it to bring about good. I want to share a verse with you that has been a comfort to me in times of suffering: "If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed; for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you." (1 Peter 4:14) It's not that we're blessed because of our suffering, but because we're being conformed to the image of Christ. He suffered for us, and now we're called to suffer with Him. It's not easy, but it's a privilege to be a part of God's plan, and to know that He is working all things together for our good.
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depression
edward welch
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
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