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Your Question:
Why did God have to take away my sense of purpose?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the frustration and confusion in your question. You're wondering why God had to take away your sense of purpose. As I reflect on the scriptures, I'm reminded that God's purpose is not for us to have a specific goal or destination in mind. In fact, Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." This means that God's plan is often greater than our own understanding. It's possible that God is taking away your sense of purpose so that you can depend on Him and His power now. As the scripture says, "Whatever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). When we try to control the outcome or have a specific expectation, we're not trusting in God's sovereignty. Instead, we're trying to micromanage the situation. But when we let go and trust in God, we can see that His purpose is not just about achieving a goal, but about becoming the person He created us to be. It's also possible that God is taking away your sense of purpose so that you can learn to trust Him in all things. Just as a father takes away his helping hand so his son will learn to walk, so God sometimes removes His hand for a short period so we'll learn to trust Him. This is not because God is not powerful enough to help us, but because He wants us to grow in our faith and trust in Him, even in the midst of trials and challenges. May we learn to trust in God's sovereignty and purpose, even when we don't understand what's happening.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
christian theology
millard erickson
colossians philemon
n t wright
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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