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Your Question:
Why did God take my business?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the frustration and confusion in your question. You're asking why God took your business. I want to share with you a story from the book of Job, where Job is going through a similar struggle. He's trying to understand why God, who is all-powerful and good, would take away his possessions and family. Job's friends try to comfort him, but he can't understand why God would do such a thing. He asks, "Why should he create only to destroy?" Job is struggling with the same question you are. He's wondering why God would take away something that brought him joy and purpose. But here's the thing: Job doesn't question God's right to do it. He just can't understand God's reasons. You see, God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). He's not like a businessman who needs our services to accomplish His purposes. He's a loving Father who wants a relationship with us, not just our productivity. Sometimes, God takes away our businesses or our comforts to bring us closer to Him, to teach us to rely on Him, and to help us see that our true worth and purpose come from Him, not from our success or accomplishments.
Sources:
job
francis andersen
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
christian theology
millard erickson
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
sacred marriage
gary thomas
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