I just recieved a message from a young person from England who raved about reading my web site! Absolutely made my day! He had questions about why God allows suffering and I had the pleasure of sharing God's word. That's what I love most about having a blog for the whole world to see. I've only had it up for one month. But in that month, I've had over 200 visitors. That's 200 opportunities to share the Good News with the world. I love that!
This is what I had the blessing of sharing with the kid from England. I felt the need to share it with others.
"YES, you have my permission to spread His Word through my story to any one you wish. I would love and appreciate that. Because, see, it's really not my story. It's really the story of how the Lord has saved me and has kept me safe throughout my life. It is about Him rather than me. To answer your question, why do people suffer? I personally found my answer in John 9:3 (NLT) that says: "It is not because of his sins or his parent's sins. He was born blind so that the power of God can be seen in him." That is why I was born the way I am. The way I see it, that is why we all face our own hardships. Not because God is punishing us. The truth is, our strength, hope, love, joy and everything good comes from Him. When we face hardships, He gives us the power and will to survive. And in return, we give ALL of the glory to Him. Thus, His power is seen through us. Make sense?"
This is what I had the blessing of sharing with the kid from England. I felt the need to share it with others.
"YES, you have my permission to spread His Word through my story to any one you wish. I would love and appreciate that. Because, see, it's really not my story. It's really the story of how the Lord has saved me and has kept me safe throughout my life. It is about Him rather than me. To answer your question, why do people suffer? I personally found my answer in John 9:3 (NLT) that says: "It is not because of his sins or his parent's sins. He was born blind so that the power of God can be seen in him." That is why I was born the way I am. The way I see it, that is why we all face our own hardships. Not because God is punishing us. The truth is, our strength, hope, love, joy and everything good comes from Him. When we face hardships, He gives us the power and will to survive. And in return, we give ALL of the glory to Him. Thus, His power is seen through us. Make sense?"
