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Your Question:
Why is God allowing me to suffer?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the question of why God allows them to suffer. It's a question that can be particularly difficult to answer, especially when we're in the midst of pain and hardship. But as I reflect on Scripture, I'm reminded that God's ways are not our ways, and His reasons for allowing us to suffer are often beyond our understanding. However, I do believe that God is gracious and loving enough to make our suffering count for our good. He is not a distant God who stands idly by as we suffer, but rather a God who is actively involved in our lives, even in the midst of pain and hardship. As the Bible says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). This doesn't mean that God causes our suffering, but rather that He is able to use it for our growth and transformation. As I look at my own life, I'm reminded of the many ways in which God has used suffering to shape me and make me more like Christ. My own struggles with depression and anxiety have been a catalyst for growth and deeper intimacy with God. And I've seen this same pattern play out in the lives of many others in our church. So while the question of why God allows us to suffer may be a difficult one, I'm convinced that He is always working for our good, even in the midst of pain and hardship.
Sources:
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
depression
edward welch
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
concise history christian thought
tony lane
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