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Your Question:
why did god take away my ability to walk?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your question. I want to offer you a perspective that comes from my own experiences as a pastor and a husband. When we ask why God took away our ability to walk, we're often looking for a reason that justifies our situation. But perhaps the question we should be asking is what God is trying to teach us through this experience. As I reflect on the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2:2-12, I'm struck by Jesus' command to "get up, take your mat and go home." The paralyzed man had been unable to walk for so long, but Jesus' words were not a denial of his physical limitations. Rather, they were a call to trust in God's power and provision. The man's legs were still there, but he needed supernatural aid to use them. In the same way, we may have the physical ability to walk, but we need God's strength and guidance to do so. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with disabilities and limitations. But I've also seen the power of God to restore and heal. It's not about justifying our circumstances, but about trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness. Perhaps the reason God took away your ability to walk is not to punish you, but to teach you to rely on Him in a deeper way. May we learn to walk by faith, not by sight, and may we trust in God's power to guide and sustain us in all our journeys.
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