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Your Question:
Why did I have to go through this pain and suffering?
Answer:
My friend, I can only imagine the pain and suffering you're going through. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with similar emotions. But I want to share with you a perspective that has helped me and many others - that our sufferings, no matter how intense, are not random or senseless. Scripture offers us insights and comfort in times of hardship. It's not about avoiding pain or suffering, but about trusting in a loving and gracious God who uses our struggles to train us to fix our eyes on Him. When we're in the midst of pain, it's easy to lose sight of what's truly important. We might feel like we're alone, that no one cares, or that God doesn't hear us. But I want to remind you that you're not alone. There are people who care about you, who want to help, and who will mourn if you were to leave this life. And as for God, He is not distant or uncaring. He is a loving Father who wants to use your suffering to refine you and bring you closer to Himself. So, I want to ask you, have you considered where the pain is coming from? Is it physical or mental? What intensifies it, and what decreases it? By examining these questions, you may discover that your pain is not as intense as you think, and that there are people and resources available to help you. But most importantly, I want to encourage you to trust in God, to fix your eyes on Him, and to ask Him to reveal Himself to you in the midst of your 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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