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Your Question:
Why did I have to go through this pain and suffering?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of your pain and suffering. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with similar questions. But I want to share with you a perspective that has helped me and others in our church. When we're going through pain, it's easy to feel like it's senseless and random. But Scripture tells us that suffering is not random, it's a training ground to fix our eyes on the true God. You see, pain is not just physical or emotional, it's often interpreted pain. It's how we view our situation that determines our response. If we see God as distant or uncaring, then our pain can feel unbearable. But what if we saw our pain as an opportunity to draw closer to God? What if we trusted that He is gracious and loving enough to make our suffering count for our good? It's not that God causes our suffering, but He can use it to refine us and bring us closer to Him. As I reflect on my own life, I've seen how God has used our church's struggles to bring about growth and transformation. It's not always immediate, but with time, we've seen the peaceful fruit of righteousness emerge. So, I want to encourage you to consider where you've placed your trust. Are you trusting in your own strength or in God's sovereignty? Are you seeing your pain as a chance to draw closer to Him or as a reason to give up? I pray that you'll find hope and comfort in knowing that God is with you, even in the midst of suffering.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
gods crime scene
j warner wallace
depression
edward welch
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
why does god allow evil
clay jones
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