In God's word, we are assured that he does not " afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men".(Lam. 3:33) This being the case, we find ourselves often questioning, Lord why this financial stress? Why this blight upon my health? Why this loss of a loved one? The list could go on. Here is what I have found to be the answer to all of these, and many more similar questions.
He deprives us only that we may desire Him.
He lets us hurt that we may seek His comfort.
He lets us stumble that we should learn to lean upon His mighty arm.
He gives us a choice, not because he does not care, but because He wants us to come to Himself of our own free will.
He seeks to inspire in us a love for Himself that will not question.
May we only pray, not that He would remove our sufferings, but that we will learn to love Him aright!
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