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Your Question:
Where is God in my suffering?
Answer:
My friend, I can see the pain and confusion in your eyes. You're asking where God is in your suffering, and that's a question that has puzzled many of us throughout history. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this exact issue. But let me tell you, God is not absent in our suffering. In fact, He's right in the midst of it, working to bring about good and refinement in our lives. You see, God's people have always believed that God uses our suffering for our good. He's not the one who causes the pain, but He's gracious and loving enough to make it count. I think of the story of Job, a man who suffered greatly, yet remained faithful to God. His suffering was not imposed on him, but rather it was a result of his own free will, which allowed him to choose between good and evil. In the same way, our suffering can be a gift of God's grace, uniting us with Him and making us capable of love and a loving relationship with Him. So, where is God in your suffering? He's in the midst of it, working to bring about good and refinement in your life. He's not distant or unresponsive, but rather, He's actively involved, willing to suffer with us and for us. As the Bible says, "The Lord brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up. The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts." (1 Sam. 2:6-7) God is sovereign over all things, including our suffering, and He's working to bring about a greater good in our lives.
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