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Did Our Heavenly Father really intend for it all to go this way?

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JohnMichael:
Hi Pam,

In accord with what others have stated, I too think that this seemingly out of control world is right on track. There are many Scriptures, stated by others, that testify to the fact.

As a physical example: We would not be able to fully appreciate pleasure if we didn't know pain. We would not know light if we didn't know darkness. We wouldn't know what hot is if we didn't also know what cold felt like. Likewise, spiritually, we wouldn't truly know the goodness, holiness, and righteousness of God if we haven't gone through the absolute depths of evil and wickedness.

From our perspective, it may seem that there is no rhyme or reason to how wicked, hateful, hurtful, and painful this world is. However, rest assured, God is in control of absolutely everything, and the world is right on track with His purpose and plan. As G. Diggs stated, think about this: if this world can be this messed up, how awesome is it going to be when the consummation of the ages happens? When Rev. 21:3-4 comes to pass. How glorious that time will be!

Rev 21:3  And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Rev 21:4  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

I hope this helps :)

In Him,
John

Akira329:

--- Quote from: crazy4bam on August 02, 2011, 11:05:03 AM ---I was just pondering this question: Did God our father really intend for all this pain and suffering?

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Hey crazy4bam,
Have you considered the consequences if the Father did not intend for all this pain and suffering?
What does that say about the God you say you serve and worship??

What will assure you that everything is as it should be?
Do you think you'll find assurance if God had no clue how things would turn out?

River:
I think it would be different if we knew for sure but we don't and that is what gets us. I may be one of those who like Ray talks about who doesn't believe the words. I do try and I do gain strength from the scriptures but I must admit I struggle. I am at the point where I just do my best and just try to accept what comes. I just try to be thankful and move forward but in many ways I am miserable. I often wonder how I can be so blesssed in many ways but still have such an empty void inside. Listening to Ray's talk on "Are you afraid of God" he touched on many things I ponder. I have to hand it to him for not shying away from real feelings we experince. Being real about this life helps me to deal with it, unlike the just accept Jesus and everything is golden teachings we hear all around us.

crazy4bam:
 ;D ;D ;D ;D I want to thank all of you for the answers. All the answers given have helped me to understand the in tensions of Our Heavenly Father. Sometimes I just think about this, I will give a reason why. The other day at work I helped a couple bag their groceries and but them in the car. I did this because they had a son who was physically handicapped and has autism. It brought this  question I asked because of this.

Dawidos:
My head struggles with different aspect of this subject. I never have problems with the same existence of suffering but its degree. How is it possible that we'll all have all, same knowledge of good and evil if our suffering in this world is so different and sometimes unfair. How will I be able to get along with the person with different experience after the consummation of all ages? How can you compare dying by gunshot in the head with dying by being tortured slowly to death. How can you understand somebody with mental illness if you only had in your life headaches and some bruises. Rich-poor? Cancer stricken person-somebody killed in an explosion? These questions imply why there are people who believe in reincarnation.  

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