Why Does God Make Me Suffer
A friend told a vile lie about me, years ago, and it still cost me a job just yesterday. She's very sorry, but she can't undo it now. Why does God make me suffer because of this?
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---James on 8/2/05
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how can one justify the long suffering of a loved one with a belief that God will cure one day..and putting in efforts endlessly and thousands of prayers offered everyday for months together and then finally GODS takes away the loved one leaving a pain which will never subside..which will make you weaker enough to disbelieve in GOD and his goodness..... |
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---Rebel on 2/11/08 |
God make everyone suffer but not for too long, once he put an end and give u joy that joy is directly proportional to how long u have suffered.I think we should pray for Peace.
Peace be with u all. |
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---Dominic on 7/3/07 |
God does not enjoy His people suffering. And He does in His timeing bring deliverence. However, He allows His people to suffer for a number of reasons. To strengthen us is one. Can you believe the God inwhich unbelievers do not believe in, God uses them for His very own purpose. Well, It is true. Seek God. |
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---catherine on 6/15/07 |
Things always happen for a reason. Perhaps it could have been time for you to leave this job. Or this was a way to escape this evil person who lied on you. God could have a better job for you but don't blame God. All things that look bad are not bad. May be a blessing in disguise. I would not have anything else to do with this vile person. Forgive and move on.Far from her. I know it is painful to lose one's job. I pray you find another job quickly. My blessings to you. |
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---Robyn on 6/14/07 |
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Why do you assume it is God who makes this happen? Satan isin this world to and satan is the one who makes bad things happen. God is a God of love and mercy.
Perhaps you need to pray and ask God to help you in this situation and to keep satan out of your life rather than blaming God when things don't go as YOU WANT them to. |
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---Shaz on 6/14/07 |
A lie told years ago caused you to lose a job today? How? Did you try and explain what happened? If you think God had a hand in this, maybe He's trying to tell you that you need a different job. But, maybe it's not God at all. Think back, what is your responsibility in all of this? |
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---Nellah on 1/21/06 |
james things like this and much much worse have happened to me too! i am still suffering after somebody did evil to me, its a life sentance, but God keeps blessing that person but i do think sometimes God forgets about those who are left behind and suffering, well thats my testimony anyway! |
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---susanna on 1/20/06 |
Hello Bruce5656 Let me quickly point out the name, "Ray" is used too many times in this blog. Mine is right under the blue lettering, "Fast Online Loans". As a person who has spent 33 years counseling, holder of a Ph.D. in Theo-Centric Psychology, in my opinion, some of the advice given by some other "Ray" is horrible. Either the person giving it, is trying to be "cute", or a pessimistic person - who has low self esteem or a legalist. |
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---Frank on 8/4/05 |
James....the Devil is a liar,GOD does not make you suffer the Devil has challenged youre faith be steadfast and glorify HIS name HE shall lift you up,Remmeber you wont be tried beyond youre capability and when one door is closed the other one is opened,PRAISE HIM ALWAYS BRO. |
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---peter on 8/4/05 |
Bruce ... could you please clarify your last post? It sounds like you don't believe that sickness is necessarily from the devil. Is that what you're trying to say? |
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---DoryLory on 8/4/05 |
God does not "make you suffer" This expression is too accusatory. He does occasionally allow suffering for our edification (David) for His glorification (Job) but He never does it maliciously. |
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---Pierr7958 on 8/3/05 |
Ray,
Re: your comments about those oppressed by the devil.
That tells us only one thing. That there were people oppressed by the devil who needed healing.
It does not mean ALL who were sick were oppressed by the devil.
Also, this was before the cross. SINCE the sacrifice of Christ we as Christians have the Spirit of God living in us and no demons. We are assured that 1 John 5:18, "We know that whosoever is born of God ...keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not." |
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---Bruce5656 on 8/3/05 |
i will pray that you can forgive your friend, i believe she realizes the damage she's done, and please remain good friends. Remember, the tongue should only be used for edification, and not to malign anyone as even some so-called christians wrongly do. |
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---Eloy on 8/3/05 |
God is not to blame, for he is perfect and above reproach, but rather your friend's at fault for abusing her free speech. Our tongues were created to edify, but too often they are carelessly and maliciously misused to malign, especially by the unregenerate. One sinner destroys much good. Both of you can learn a valuable lesson from this, pray for forgiveness all around, and pray for another job. |
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---Eloy on 8/3/05 |
James. I reckon you must be mad at ya friend and God.Being a christian does not make us immune to suffering.We are troubled on every side yet not distressed;we are perplexed but not in dispair;persecuted but not forsaken; cast down but not destroyed.2 Cor 4;8-9.Forgive your friend and pray/trust God for another job.
BLESS YOU. |
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---david8634 on 8/3/05 |
"Jen says she's very sorry, but she thinks it's better - not dig up the past" This is dreadful. The reason Jen doesn't want to dig up the past is because if she tells the truth that will destroy HER future. Just as news spread in a small town about you (wrongly) so would her confession that she lied. However, if she chooses to live with this lie for ever she is going to be a much bigger loser in life than you are. Guilt like that is totally destroying. I pray she changes her mind - soon. |
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---F.F. on 8/3/05 |
If she was really sorry, she'd have the guts to take responsibility for her actions, exonerate you publicly, and take her shame on herself instead of letting it rest on you.
However, you're still more than a conqueror (Rom 8:37) and God will help you out of this. But you must claim that promise and not let the devil keep smacking you around! Remember, it's a spiritual battle (Eph 6:12), so take the whole armor of God; order the devil out of your life; and ask God to soften people's hearts. |
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---Jeffrey on 8/3/05 |
James, I could not understand the term "friend" you used in here. Telling people a vile lie about you is not the workings of a friend but the workings of a user! If she is a friend, then, she must, by all means, rectify your name! Yes, she cannot undo what she has done but she must do something to clean your name! Demand it from her! |
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---bebet3754 on 8/2/05 |
Your "friend" has apologized to you, but has she gone to those who she lied to? We can't always sit back as Christians and say woe is me, or this is God's will for me, or something good will come of this. How about some pro-active advice here, folks! God gave us a brain to use! This is a serious situation. I would request your friend, on no uncertain terms, to publicly, if necessary, correct her allegations against you. Ask a pastor or counsellor to help you here, if necessary. |
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---marya4586 on 8/2/05 |
Though we deserve to suffer God's wrath and condemnation, God does not make us suffer. He blesses His children instead. You are definitely suffering, but what you are suffering is the consequence of your friend's sinfulness. God did not make your friend sin against you. God can give you the strength and grace you need to bear up under this suffering though. Seek Him. Fall on your face before Him and remember what God said to Paul said in 2 Corinthians "My grace is sufficient for you." |
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---Madison on 8/2/05 |
There is a suffering we do go through as the man who was crucified on the cross is put to death. Then the real us can come out and display the Father's nature, LOVE (AGAPE) But you must hate your life of PRIDE IN WHO YOU THINK you are in this life before the hiddened man of the heart comes out. You will not see Jesus until you let the flesh man die this death, you will not see Him face to face as no man can look on Him and live until the old man dies and the new you comes out ast maturity. |
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---ray on 8/2/05 |
In this world, you will have tribulation, but BE OF GOOD CHEER, for I have overcome the world.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises against you in judgment shall be condemned. Bruce gave some wonderful advice. Pray for your friend and trust God in what He said about those firey darts. |
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---Linda_Smith on 8/2/05 |
Jesus said He came to give us LIFE and give it more abundantly. If you desire the better life SEEK HIM and His truth. The thief comes but to steal, kill and destroy. What part of this dont you understand. The life Jesus came to give us was God's love since we were all cut off from this love by Adam and Eve in the garden when the tree of Eternal Life was cut off from us. Being born again your eyes and ears are opened to partake of His love nature as you mature into His image and likeness. |
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---ray on 8/2/05 |
Read these Scriptures: Luke 12:7, Romans 5:1-3, Romans 8:19. There is one theme in these Scriptures - God is in charge and he cares about you. NOTHING is going to happen to you that He doesn't have a purpose. We may not always understand what that purpose may be at the time, but He has a purpose. If you are suffering, just remember, God is not going to give you more than you can handle - even though you may think so at the time. |
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---Ray on 8/2/05 |
Jesus went about HEALING ALL THAT WERE OPPRESSED OF THE DEVIL. What part of that doent you understand. The devil made them sick and Jesus healed them. The devil OR DEMONS manifest themselves through your flesh and that happenes to christians to inspite of the teaching that a chritian cant have a devil. If this is true then why are we sick too. WE DONT WORSHIP HIM AND DO AS HE SAYS IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH |
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---Ray on 8/2/05 |
God doesnt make use suffer YOU DO by your bad choices. Read Deut chaps. 27 and 28. If you worship Father then the blessing will come on you BUT IF YOU DONT worship Him then the curses come on you. Take the natural Jews, they are His chosen, as well as us gentiles, but they dont worship Him and the curses are on them and they will destroy by them for there failure to worship the creator of the universe. |
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---Ray on 8/2/05 |
Dear Friend, God does not make us suffer, nor does He wish us to. The one to blame is satan, who still has authority on this world, and will do so until the Glorious Appearing. We also must take responsibility for our own sinfulness, the consequences are far reaching. Even though we are forgiven. God bless you. |
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---Margaret on 8/2/05 |
We were in grad school together five years ago and she told her advisor that I raped her. We never even had any kind of sexual relationship at all. But word got around (it's a small town), and I've never been able to find a job teaching again, because this always comes up. Jen says she's very sorry, but she thinks it's better to let it be and not dig up the past anymore. I've forgiven her, but I just wish I knew why it had to happen to me. |
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---James on 8/2/05 |
, trust in the Lord in all situations. he has a plan for each of us, and everything will work out for the best in the lives of those who love him. |
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---steve on 8/2/05 |
Why does God always suffer?? when He is repeatedly falsly accused of "making people suffer"? Your friend is to blame, not God.
Matthew 5:44, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" |
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---Bruce5656 on 8/2/05 |
Why when things do not go as people want do they always blame God? God gave us life and breath. God is our creator. Do you not think God would want the best for his children?
Give the devil some credit for some of the bad stuff. You never hear anyone blaming the devil when things go good or bad they always blame God.
Pray about it and ask God to cover you with his blood and to take away this lie and help you get a job. Put blame where blame is due |
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---Marla on 8/2/05 |
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