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Why We Ask 'Why?'
Do you ever find yourself in a tragic situation and asked God, 'Why? Why is this happening to me?'
For one moment, let's imagine that God actually answered that question.
Would His explanation change anything? The effects of the tragedy would
still be with you, and the pain would be just as severe as it was
before. What would you have learned?
When we ask God that question, I think the real questions we're asking
are: 'God, do You love me? Will You take care of me in my sorrow and
pain? You won't leave me alone, will You?' Is it possible that, because
we're afraid God doesn't truly care about us, we ask for explanations?
Instead, we must learn to say: 'Lord, I believe. I don't understand, and
I'll probably never grasp all the reasons bad things happen, but I know
for certain that You love me and are with me, always.'
I believe it often takes more faith to go through something victoriously
than to be delivered from it. Put your faith in God and you'll come out
stronger on the other side.
Prayer Starter: God, I believe in You, even when circumstances try to
fill my mind with doubt. Help me to remember Your love for me and to put
my faith in You, no matter what happens.
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Mark 9:24
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