Biblical Answer

Why did God make me promise to take care of my parent and then take them away from me?

The Sovereignty of God

The question of why God made you promise to take care of your parent and then took them away from you is a challenging one. It is essential to remember that God is sovereign over all creation, including human life. His ways are not always our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). God's sovereignty does not mean that He is uncaring or unloving, but rather that He is all-powerful and all-knowing.

The Importance of Parental Responsibility

While God is sovereign, parents are responsible to teach their children to love the Lord their God above everything and everyone else (Matthew 22:38). As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children the importance of integrity, honesty, and faithfulness, even in the face of adversity. When we make promises to our children, we are not just making promises to them, but also to God, who is the one who gives us the strength and ability to keep those promises.

The Comfort of God's Presence

In the midst of our struggles and pain, it is essential to remember that God is always present with us. He is the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our times of trouble (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). When our loved ones are taken from us, it is not because God has failed us, but because He is working out His sovereign will in our lives. We can trust that God is good and that He loves us, even when life does not make sense. As we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul" (Psalm 23:1-3).