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Your Question:
Why did God take my retirement?
Answer:
My friend, I can see that you're struggling with the idea of God taking away something precious from your life. I've been a pastor for many years, and I've seen many people face similar struggles. It's not uncommon for us to feel like God is taking away something we hold dear, whether it's our health, our relationships, or even our sense of security. As I reflect on the story of Job, I'm reminded that God's ways are not always easy to understand. Job's situation was one of immense suffering, and yet he continued to trust in God's goodness and power. He didn't question God's right to do what he did, but he did struggle to understand the reasons behind it. That's a common human experience, isn't it? We want to know why God allows certain things to happen in our lives. In the context of retirement, I think it's interesting to consider the idea that God's purposes are not always limited to our own desires or expectations. As the Bible says, "If God did not exist, his purposes could be accomplished without us" (Romans 9:20-21). This means that even if we were not here, God could still accomplish his purposes. But isn't it a blessing that he chooses to involve us in his plans, even if it means taking away something we hold dear?
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francis andersen
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
the war on children
john macarthur
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c s lewis
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robertson mcquilkin
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millard erickson
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