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Your Question:
Why did God take away my only sibling?
Answer:
My friend, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sibling. As a pastor, I've seen many families go through similar struggles. It's natural to wonder why God would take away someone so dear to us. But let's look at the bigger picture. You see, God's family is not just a physical family, but a spiritual one. We are all part of His heavenly family, and only those who are members of Christ are truly part of it. As it says in Hebrews 12:8, "But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons." This means that we, as humans, have chosen to separate ourselves from God's family through our sins. But God, in His love and mercy, has chosen to adopt us as His children, to redeem us and make us part of His family once again. So, why did God take away your sibling? It's not that He's punishing you or that you did something wrong. It's simply that God's ways are not our ways, and His timing is not our timing. He sees the bigger picture, and He knows what's best for us. As it says in Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." May we trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
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