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Your Question:
Why is God letting me suffer?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your words. It's natural to feel that way when we're going through difficult times. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the question of why God allows suffering. But I want to share with you a perspective that has helped me and many others. You see, God doesn't cause suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count. He will use our suffering for our good, even if we can't see it at the time. As I read through Scripture, I'm reminded that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). He sees the big picture, and He knows what's best for us, even if it doesn't make sense to us. Just like how a coach might put his player through tough training to make them stronger, God might be using our suffering to make us stronger in our faith and more useful for His kingdom. It's not that He's punishing us, but rather, He's refining us, like gold in a furnace (1 Peter 1:7). I want to encourage you to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when you don't understand why you're suffering. Remember that God is with you, and He's working everything out for your good (Romans 8:28). Don't give up, my friend. Keep seeking Him, and He'll reveal Himself to you in ways you never thought possible. As the psalmist wrote, "You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will exalt you" (Psalm 118:28).
Sources:
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
depression
edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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