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Where is God When it Hurts?

Another blogger basically asked on her blog: "Where is God when it hurts?  Why is it that so many sincere, dedicated Christians seem to suffer or have bad things happen to them?"  Well...you know me...I couldn't resist a somewhat lengthy reply.    So, I thought I would blog it here. 

PLEASE feel free to give your opinion on Where is God When it Hurts?

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

I think it's very natural for us to wonder this, to even complain about it to the Lord. But He is a BIG GOD and He CAN take it! I don't think He gets angry when we question Him, or even get mad ... just don't STAY there!

When our little girl died...I asked over and over again, "why?" Just 3 weeks ago yesterday, the husband of a dear friend of mine - a wonderful godly husband and dad - was killed on his motorcyle on his way to work; a lady (who turned out to be a pastor's wife, poor thing) pulled out from a stop sign and he was killed instantly. He was wearing his helmet, going the speed limit, he had the right-of-way...did everything right. But the Lord has our days written out in His book of life and we live and serve at HIS pleasure; especially Christians. None of us are promised tomorrow.

We also need to remember that we live in a fallen world. And especially as Christians, we have an enemy who HATES us, whose greatest desire is our fall and our pain. Sometimes I think he picks the strongest in faith to drive in the biggest hurts...like Job, I think God has told him not to take our lives. After the shock and sadness and anger and grief start to fade - just a little - I pray that we will all be faithful enough to remember that something about this will serve God's purpose to expand His kingdom...we may never even know what that was...but HE IS ALWAYS WORKING.

As Nanny said in her comment, the Lord PROMISED not to give us more than we can handle. And I admit, I've looked up and asked, "Lord! Are You SURE you have the right person, here? Cos, I think You made a mistake picking me!" But...I put one foot in front of the other, I pray, I trust and I live. Sometimes - at least for a while - that's all you CAN do.

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf

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07:36, 2008-Aug-16 .. Posted by horsewoman

yikes.. i know that feeling.. like whatever did I do? When you get to the other side... it's the aha that you realize it's part of His plan... tho in the moment it's horrid

phil 4:13
horsewoman

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09:14, 2008-Aug-16 .. Posted by Anonymous

Hi! I came across your blog and thought what you wrote is very true! And a great reply to so many people who get mad at God wondering why He did "that" to them. I do find it interesting though that I've never found in the Bible where it says that God won't give us burdens beyond our bearing, but instead is says that He is always with us and will help us. (It also says that we will never be tempted without a way out. I think that is often confused with the idea that we will never be given more than we can handle.) It is encouraging though knowing that no matter what Satan throws our way, God is there with us! :) Great post! :) Pam from allofakind.com