ALL THE TIME. WHY DID YOU HAVE TO TAKE MY SISTER?? I NEEDED HER........MORE THAN YOU POSSIBLY COULD.

YES LATELY THIS IS A BIG QUESTION THAT I HAVE BEEN HAVING WHY DID YOU TAKE MY MOTHER. I NEED HER

I think of myself as a faithful Christian too, and I have asked God the same questions, "Why my mother when she was enjoying life for the first time in years after she had lost her husband, son, and sister with in a year and halfs time? Why my brother when he and his family were finally getting back together, and he was such a good and loving person? Sometimes I think all there is is questions.

Death is a part of life, so why do we sometimes end up in the deepest darkest depths of despair not knowing how to climb out of that dark place? That is the one I would like to have answered.

Yes I have questions. But I guess I'll get the answers when I get to the other side. I used to get angry at God but finally realized it wasn't His fault. Things do happen to good people at any age. Yes, I'd love to have my family back. I'd like to know what life lesson I was supposed to learn from this. It'a all part of a greater plan. Did you ever think of the things that could have been worse if your loved ones had lived? I have. My son could have ended up in Iraq. My daughter could have faced an illness that would have taken her mind. you just never know. Yes, I will always miss them. I have changed because they aren't in my life any more. But with God's help, I'm learning to go on and find the beauty in the simple things. A sunset, flowers growing, birds singing, and the love of my grandchildren. So many things I still have a reason to be thankful for.

I have questions but not about why. God doesn't set out to hurt his children in any way. God gave human free will and that is our downfall. Please know this is just my opinion. When Jake had his accident, I was and still am not angry with God. God didn't take Jake, the man who hung the cable, that my baby didn't see hurt Jake. One well meaning friend said to me that it was Jake's time. That had he been sitting on the couch eating a potato chip, he could have choked and gone to heaven. For me that is not true. Not all things are God's fault. It was not Jake's time, someone just didn't finish his job. I have questions but they are more of where do I go from here? How do I climb out of the darkness? How do I make sure everyone who knew him doesn't forget him? How do I make sure people who didn't know him do? Those are my questions.

you're hardly alone. i've went through tons of questions...not just why did my dad have to die such a horrible death, but my very religious foundations are up for question. Some days I have great faith...other days I'm a functional atheist.

Its good to know I'm not alone. My main question is how far do we go with trusting God's promises in this fallen world?

He is always good. But we have an enemy who is out to rob kill and destroy - as he clearly has done with my little Rachel. That enemy seems to have alot of room to move for the moment....so I am not sure if VICTORY is something for this life or for the next???

Thankfully I totally believe in heaven and hell - and I believe with my whole heart that God has got good things planned for us....but I am just unsure as to how we'll get through on THIS planet until He comes back.

I have questions FOR God but not about God. I am in a very bad way emotionally right now and I know that so long as I hold onto God's hand I will make it through. God IS there, I just don't understand what is happening right now. I may NEVER understand until my judgement day. So, yes, I have questions. Tons of questions. Only God can answer them. So I don't ask the people around me cause I only get cliche answers. My friends here at DS at least are VERY honest and say they don't have the answers. They love me. They support me. They "hold" me. But they don't try to answer questions that only God Himself can answer. I am trying to take comfort in knowing that God will answer all my questions one day. But I have to wait for His timing for the answers because ONLY HE KNOWS WHEN IT WILL BE THE BEST TIME FOR ME TO KNOW THOSE ANSWERS.

has anyone read the book "If God is so Good then why do I hurt so bad?" I started reading it last night and am already 3/4 of the way through it. So far I would recommend that you read it.

I am going to share some WORDS OF HOPE to all who have questions. I can't really answer the questions, but I pray there are some words of hope below to all who seek answers.

hugs and prayers
Becky


Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why.
No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come.
For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die. Isaiah 57:1,2


"No eye can see, no ear can hear, no mind can conceive what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9


"God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46


"So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you in my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10


For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11


Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4


You are forgiving and good, o Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. Psalm 86:5-7


"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are. Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not.
"And why worry about your clothes? Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith!
"So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing. Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6: 25-34


EMERGENCY BIBLE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
You are sad, ... John 14
You have sinned, ...Psalm 51
You are facing danger, ...Psalm 91
People have failed you, ...Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, ...Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, ... Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, ...Psalm 23
You are worried, ... Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, ... 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, ...2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, ... Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, ... Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, ...Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, ...Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip, ...Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, ...Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, ....Joshua 1
Inflation/investments on your mind, ...Mark 10:17-31
You are depressed, ...Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, ... Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, ... Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, ... John 15
You are losing hope, ... Psalm 126
You feel the world is
small compared to you, ... Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, ... John 15
Pauls secret for happiness, ... Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/discovery, ... Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, ...Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS:
For dealing with fear, ... Psalm 3:47
For security, ... Psalm 121:3
For assurance, ... Mark 8:35
For reassurance, ... Psalm 145:18
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He allowed my daughters unborn child to die before we even seen her, 37 weeks pregnant. I don't get it! I believe, I do but, I just DON'T GET IT!
Yes, I feel ya!

i have grown up believing in god and when god decided to take my daughter home and i couldn't understand why and wanted answers i got angry at him even though it doesn't seem that i win and feel like hes not around me any longer that he just gave up on me and my family for some reason

No, it is not just you - and I don't even feel God's love any more like I used to - I think it is largely due to depression. My questions started when I went to college, and got a taste of what other people think about other people, cultures, and Christians. And I found the best example of what I think Christians should act like in the theater dept. where I spent a lot of time building costumes and sets.
For some reason, a lot of people seem to think being confused and having questions shows a sign of weakness in your faith. But I think it is quite the opposite. I think it is a sign of opening your eyes and your mind, and not just blindly believing what you have been told is true.
And when you come out the other side, which you will if you keep seeking and do not give up, you will be much more solid and secure, and unshakable, than you were before.

I think a lot of people go through a questioning phase of things during their lifetime. I even turned my back on God and all things religious for oh, approx. 20 years. But He never turned his back on me, there are too many events in my life that show me He is there for me, no matter what. Too many things that are more than just coincidence.

We continually grow and change all our lives - It's part of the life journey. And questioning is part of learning and growing. I agree it's not a weakness of faith, we do still believe He's there, we just don't understand what the heck is going on and WHY some things are allowed to happen.

The minister who was part of the Hospice team when my mom passed was extremely helpful to me at the time I was there. Unfortunately, he lives in TX and I live in NJ. I had to come home after 3 days and 3 days was not nearly long enough for me to have more questions answered. There is always the option of talking to a clergy member to help dissipate the clouds we form in our minds. They don't have all the answers either, but they have a way of helping us change our perspective on any issue that troubles us. To entertain a different train of thought about it. To explore more avenues, and it does seem to help the confusion.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled" boy it seems sometimes I work on that one every day! Sure I have questions. Sure I want answers. But I also believe He works for the good in our lives behind the scenes and in often unnoticed ways.

If you are angry with God, that's ok. He's big enough to take it. And He will still love you no matter what.

There are so many things that are beyond human understanding, and greater minds than ours have struggled with these issues and come up empty for answers.

I have come to a point in my own life where the big question I want answered is: why am I here? By rights I should have died in childhood, if it was left up to the humans I would never have made it. So He wants me here. Why? I pray for guidance and direction. I don't know what "God's Plan" for me is. I don't know what He wants from me. I hope someday I'll have that answer. For some people they have a calling, they know exactly what they are supposed to be doing. Me, I'm just muddling along, taking it one day at a time, wondering.

I just don't believe there's anything that can ever possibly separate us from God's love for us.

i have asked God many times since my son died to show me why this had to happen and i feel angry at God FOR THIS .my son died and no one can tell me why so yes i am trying to get back to all of my beliefs as well i think it is hard sometimes not to question the whys and why my son as i guess most people do at some time in their lives .i am praying that i will soon know why and i hope you find your answers as well.hang in their.regina