God??

[Guest guest]

To anyone who questions God...that includes me.

I question Him all the time. Why? Why me? Why do I have to

suffer? I believe in Him, so why should I have to go through what I

have? I want the answers.

Did you know that it's ok to question God? I didn't until just

recently. I found out that He's been questioned by the best of

them. King , Moses, Job...for instance. These were all great

men of God.

It's ok to be honest and to express your feelings to God. Just read

the book of Psalms. According to Rick Warren, author of " The Purpose

Driven Life " , " It's full of ranting, raving, doubts, fears,

resentments, and deep passions combined with thanksgiving, praise,

and statements of faith. Every possible emotion is catalogued in the

Psalms. " Most of the Psalms were written by King . " A man

after God's own heart. " Yet he told God how he felt - bad or good -

all the time!

It's ok to doubt, fear, wonder, question, to be angry and especially

to be honest. God can handle it!

He uses everything for good in our lives, but when we harbor

resentment toward Him, it keeps us from having a relationship with

Him. He doesn't use problems to punish us, but to wake us up. He

uses them to bring us closer to Him.

If we never had a problem, we would never need God. It's in our

problems that we seek Him out. If you truly want to know Him, who He

is, where He is, ask Him. Tell Him you're mad at Him, tell Him you

don't understand, tell Him your mind can't comprehend where He came

from, He will help you. We will never truly understand God, if we

did, He wouldn't be God!

I believe without a doubt that one day I will meet Him. And when I

see Him and His precious Son, Jesus, who gave His life for me, it

will all be worth it. There will be no more tears or pain or

sorrow. I will have a perfect body and will never have to suffer

again!

I can't imagine going through this illness without my relationship

with God. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Him. I'm so thankful

that He wants to have a relationship with me with all my faults.

Sorry for preaching, I couldn't help myself...I just had to tell you

all that God loves you and He's there for you no matter what!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Right on Pam! God?? To anyone who questions God...that includes me. I question Him all the time. Why? Why me? Why do I have to suffer? I believe in Him, so why should I have to go through what I have? I want the answers. Did you know that it's ok to question God? I didn't until just recently. I found out that He's been questioned by the best of them. King , Moses, Job..for instance. These were all great men of God. It's ok to be honest and to express your feelings to God. Just read the book of Psalms. According to Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose Driven Life", "It's full of ranting, raving, doubts, fears, resentments, and deep passions combined with thanksgiving, praise, and statements of faith. Every possible emotion is catalogued in the Psalms." Most of the Psalms were written by King . "A man after God's own heart." Yet he told God how he felt - bad or good - all the time!It's ok to doubt, fear, wonder, question, to be angry and especially to be honest. God can handle it!He uses everything for good in our lives, but when we harbor resentment toward Him, it keeps us from having a relationship with Him. He doesn't use problems to punish us, but to wake us up. He uses them to bring us closer to Him. If we never had a problem, we would never need God. It's in our problems that we seek Him out. If you truly want to know Him, who He is, where He is, ask Him. Tell Him you're mad at Him, tell Him you don't understand, tell Him your mind can't comprehend where He came from, He will help you. We will never truly understand God, if we did, He wouldn't be God!I believe without a doubt that one day I will meet Him. And when I see Him and His precious Son, Jesus, who gave His life for me, it will all be worth it. There will be no more tears or pain or sorrow. I will have a perfect body and will never have to suffer again!I can't imagine going through this illness without my relationship with God. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Him. I'm so thankful that He wants to have a relationship with me with all my faults. Sorry for preaching, I couldn't help myself...I just had to tell you all that God loves you and He's there for you no matter what! Pam

[Guest guest]

Pam,

That was wonderful!

On the same subject I would like to recommend two books by a woman

named Joni Eareckson Tada. She was involved in a diving accident

when she was a teenager and is a parapalegic. Her faith is

ASTOUNDING! She has a way of putting our suffering into perspective.

" When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty " and

" A Step Further: Growing Closer to God Through Hurt and Hardship "

Her website is www.joniandfriends.org

Thanks for the inspiration Pam!!!

Ann

> To anyone who questions God...that includes me.

>

> I question Him all the time. Why? Why me? Why do I have to

> suffer? I believe in Him, so why should I have to go through what

I

> have? I want the answers.

>

> Did you know that it's ok to question God? I didn't until just

> recently. I found out that He's been questioned by the best of

> them. King , Moses, Job...for instance. These were all great

> men of God.

>

> It's ok to be honest and to express your feelings to God. Just

read

> the book of Psalms. According to Rick Warren, author of " The

Purpose

> Driven Life " , " It's full of ranting, raving, doubts, fears,

> resentments, and deep passions combined with thanksgiving, praise,

> and statements of faith. Every possible emotion is catalogued in

the

> Psalms. " Most of the Psalms were written by King . " A man

> after God's own heart. " Yet he told God how he felt - bad or good -

> all the time!

>

> It's ok to doubt, fear, wonder, question, to be angry and

especially

> to be honest. God can handle it!

>

> He uses everything for good in our lives, but when we harbor

> resentment toward Him, it keeps us from having a relationship with

> Him. He doesn't use problems to punish us, but to wake us up. He

> uses them to bring us closer to Him.

>

> If we never had a problem, we would never need God. It's in our

> problems that we seek Him out. If you truly want to know Him, who

He

> is, where He is, ask Him. Tell Him you're mad at Him, tell Him you

> don't understand, tell Him your mind can't comprehend where He came

> from, He will help you. We will never truly understand God, if we

> did, He wouldn't be God!

>

> I believe without a doubt that one day I will meet Him. And when I

> see Him and His precious Son, Jesus, who gave His life for me, it

> will all be worth it. There will be no more tears or pain or

> sorrow. I will have a perfect body and will never have to suffer

> again!

>

> I can't imagine going through this illness without my relationship

> with God. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Him. I'm so

thankful

> that He wants to have a relationship with me with all my faults.

>

> Sorry for preaching, I couldn't help myself...I just had to tell

you

> all that God loves you and He's there for you no matter what!

>

> Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann!nantynannie <nantynannie@...> wrote:

Pam, That was wonderful! On the same subject I would like to recommend two books by a woman named Joni Eareckson Tada. She was involved in a diving accident when she was a teenager and is a parapalegic. Her faith is ASTOUNDING! She has a way of putting our suffering into perspective."When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty" and"A Step Further: Growing Closer to God Through Hurt and Hardship" Her website is www.joniandfriends.orgThanks for the inspiration Pam!!!Ann> To anyone who questions God...that includes me. > > I question Him all the time. Why? Why me? Why do I have to > suffer? I believe in Him, so why should I have to go through what I > have? I want the answers. >

> Did you know that it's ok to question God? I didn't until just > recently. I found out that He's been questioned by the best of > them. King , Moses, Job...for instance. These were all great > men of God. > > It's ok to be honest and to express your feelings to God. Just read > the book of Psalms. According to Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose > Driven Life", "It's full of ranting, raving, doubts, fears, > resentments, and deep passions combined with thanksgiving, praise, > and statements of faith. Every possible emotion is catalogued in the > Psalms." Most of the Psalms were written by King . "A man > after God's own heart." Yet he told God how he felt - bad or good -> all the time!> > It's ok to doubt, fear, wonder, question, to be angry and especially > to be honest. God can handle it!> > He uses everything for good in our

lives, but when we harbor > resentment toward Him, it keeps us from having a relationship with > Him. He doesn't use problems to punish us, but to wake us up. He > uses them to bring us closer to Him. > > If we never had a problem, we would never need God. It's in our > problems that we seek Him out. If you truly want to know Him, who He > is, where He is, ask Him. Tell Him you're mad at Him, tell Him you > don't understand, tell Him your mind can't comprehend where He came > from, He will help you. We will never truly understand God, if we > did, He wouldn't be God!> > I believe without a doubt that one day I will meet Him. And when I > see Him and His precious Son, Jesus, who gave His life for me, it > will all be worth it. There will be no more tears or pain or > sorrow. I will have a perfect body and will never have to suffer > again!> > I can't

imagine going through this illness without my relationship > with God. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Him. I'm so thankful > that He wants to have a relationship with me with all my faults. > > Sorry for preaching, I couldn't help myself...I just had to tell you > all that God loves you and He's there for you no matter what! > > Pam