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Purpose of difficulties in life


       Why did God allow this in my life?
       I have been faithful. Then why me?
Why do tests or difficult situations come in our lives? Why does God allow it?
Our minds are filled with many questions when we face many trials. When life takes an unexpected turn. When all you expected was a smooth road to tarry, life welcomes you with bumps and ditches and rocky terrain. Why does God allow trials?
Israel also had a similar question.
The Lord has called us from Egypt.
Why the wilderness?
Why Marah?
Why the Red sea?
Why no bread? Why no meat? Why no water?
So many questions.
One answer. Deutr:8:2 "this humbling you testing you to prove your character"

James:1:2 When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

When we had fallen, we had been marred in everyway. Especially in our faith and trust. Because of lack of trust only, Adam and Eve sinned in the first place. And now how do we develop this attribute which was lost?
Faith is grace agreed. But you have let yourself go through many resilience for this attribute to grow. Just like hitting the gym, develops your muscles. There is no easy way but to go through difficult circumstances that you grow in faith. God knows that. And that's why He allows.

Deutr:8:3 He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone, rather we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
He wants you to trust in His word.

He is able, more than able
To accomplish what concerns me today
He is able, more than able
To handle anything that comes my way
He is able more than able
To do much more than I could ever dream
He is able more than able
To make me what He wants me to be.

He wants me to trust that He is able, when I go through difficulties.
No loving father would discipline his child with fiersome anger, wanting to torture. But he wants him to learn something through that process. And the solution for it also would be handy. And when the child acknowledges or learns, the solution is provided.
While disciplining, the Lord made sure that their clothes didn't wear out and feet didn't blister or swell. The Lord is in control. No matter what situation you are in. The Lord will provide.
The water will come
The mannah too.   In His time

So when we face difficulties in our lives - remember it's a time to strengthen your spiritual muscles. Believe that the Lord is in control.

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  1. Mathews Philip20 January 2021 at 07:06

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  2. Unknown20 January 2021 at 08:10

    Yes...v true. Amen. God does allow sufferings bcz of our sins or bcz of others' to ultimately strengthen our faith.

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    1. the halfbaked bard20 January 2021 at 09:50

      My opinion is the punishment of our sins have been greatly dealt with on the cross. If our sufferings are because of our sins, then we will have only time to suffer. I totally agree though that generally sufferings and sicknesses are in the world as a result of general sinfulness. But not because of any particular sin. Correct me if I'm wrong

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    2. Unknown29 January 2021 at 08:28

      1peter 2:19,20 and 4:15...says about suffering for doing good or by being treated unjustly And for doing evil.

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    3. the halfbaked bard29 January 2021 at 09:28

      True

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  3. Unknown20 January 2021 at 09:32

    Amen

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