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Is this really the best God can do?
Answer:
I've been reflecting on this question a lot lately, especially in my role as a pastor. It seems to me that we often struggle with the idea that God could have done things differently, that perhaps the world we live in isn't the best that He could have created. But as I read through the scriptures, I'm reminded that God is not only powerful, but also wise and good. He knows what to do, chooses to do the right, and is capable of doing what He wills to do. It's easy to get caught up in the idea that God could have performed miracles to make everything perfect, but that would not necessarily be the best course. There's a need for constancy in creation, and what appears to be evil may actually be the means to a greater good. This is a difficult concept to grasp, but it's one that I believe is rooted in God's character. He is not a manipulator, but a loving Father who works all things together for our good. As I pray for my family, my church, and the world, I'm reminded that I don't have to know God's will in order to pray. I can pray for what seems best to me, giving reasons to the Lord why I believe it's the best course. But I also acknowledge that I may not fully understand God's plan, and that's okay. I can trust in His goodness and wisdom, even when things don't make sense to me. This is a hard lesson to learn, but one that I believe is essential for living a life of faith.
Sources:
christian theology
millard erickson
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
reformed doctrine salvation
loraine boettner
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
god
j i packer knowing
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
systematic theology
wayne grudem
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