Yesterday I came across a post on Facebook containing a video of something so cruel and horrific that made me sick to my stomach. The suffering of one of God's creatures at the hands of a sick and wicked human being is something that hurts my soul and makes me wonder how God can let such a thing happen. I get tired of hearing it's because of our sin and that we live in a fallen world. In church we sing songs of how loving God is. Actions speak louder that words, and in this case, so does inaction.
So much wickedness
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IKR? Awhile back, maybe 2 or 3 years ago, I stumbled upon some very disturbing video online while searching for something else, but that video piqued my interest and I started looking for and finding really disturbing video and pictures of things that I never even imagined. (I really don't recommend that anyone do the same) I'm talking about things involving human beings and what they are capable of.
I sometimes had a hard time dealing with what I saw, but I finally realized that this stuff has been going on since the middle ages and that its only upsetting to me because I've never actually seen it with my own eyes. Now with all the stuff that ISIS is doing to its victims, I am not too surprised when I read about it, even the most horrific things. It does make me sad and angry though. The world is a crazy place.
I sometimes had a hard time dealing with what I saw, but I finally realized that this stuff has been going on since the middle ages and that its only upsetting to me because I've never actually seen it with my own eyes. Now with all the stuff that ISIS is doing to its victims, I am not too surprised when I read about it, even the most horrific things. It does make me sad and angry though. The world is a crazy place.
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I completely understand where your coming from, Gary. A few years ago I found out that a friend of mine had been raped repeatedly by several men when he was a child. Now this man is very confused about his sexuality and depressed about it. He tells me that it happens more often than I think. So now I wonder, why wouldn't God stop this? He definitely has the power and ability to stop it, so why doesn't he?
It makes me wonder and question a lot. It gets me angry and frustrated for children to go through things like that. I wish I didn't feel this way but I do.
Honestly, though, I don't have the answer, I wish I did. But I hope that maybe you could find a little solace in knowing that you're not the only one who feels this way.
And if someone could please offer a good reason as to why things like these happen, that would really be appreciated.
But I do have faith in the Lord. I do believe in God and love Christ. I just get confused at times. Maybe we'll never know why these things happen because only the Lord knows everything. Either way, pray to God for comfort. That is what I do, and it helps.
Blessings to you, Gary! Don't lose faith!
And I'd like to add, pray for the poor creature. It helps to pray for the victims and for them to find comfort. I know I feel better when I pray about my friend and all the people that go through difficult things. Prayer is powerful!
It makes me wonder and question a lot. It gets me angry and frustrated for children to go through things like that. I wish I didn't feel this way but I do.
Honestly, though, I don't have the answer, I wish I did. But I hope that maybe you could find a little solace in knowing that you're not the only one who feels this way.
And if someone could please offer a good reason as to why things like these happen, that would really be appreciated.
But I do have faith in the Lord. I do believe in God and love Christ. I just get confused at times. Maybe we'll never know why these things happen because only the Lord knows everything. Either way, pray to God for comfort. That is what I do, and it helps.
Blessings to you, Gary! Don't lose faith!
And I'd like to add, pray for the poor creature. It helps to pray for the victims and for them to find comfort. I know I feel better when I pray about my friend and all the people that go through difficult things. Prayer is powerful!
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Yes, it is heartbreaking, isn't it? If I were God, no one would starve, we'd all have enough, pain would be eradicated, there'd be no abuse - sexual or otherwise. If I were God, we'd all love each other well, preferring each other over being right... and so much more.
I'm sure you've seen things in your life, I've seen things in mine. And as tough as the things have been that I have personally experienced: the abuse, neglect, heartbreak, grief, loneliness, victimization... these things I know for a fact have drawn me closer to God and my deep realization that I know I need his intervention in my life. Sure, there's been a lot of happy in my life too - I'm not wholly broken; but the difficulties are what have drawn me into relationship because I see God's comfort, love, tenderness, and by far the least: salvation and relationship.
You and I can only see the picture from our perspective. Thankfully, God sees in an eternal sense. I don't know why and how he works the way he does, because in the moment I can only see the moment. I can only see what I can see.
Gary, I know this is a hard place...but have you taken your frustration and anger and poured it out to him? And after you have, do you sit back and listen to what he might be saying? I think God does allow us to have dissatisfaction, anger, regret, troubles so that we do seek him.
I don't really have all the answers. Honestly, that's the only answer I have: Seek God. So simple, so complicated, so frustrating and so fulfilling.
I'll be praying. I hope when God gives you insight, as I know he will do as he promises: to give us wisdom when we ask (James 1)...anyway, I hope that when you are given insight, you will come back and share with us the revelation you've been given. I believe God wants to show us his heart, and engage him in our search for answers. Blessings to you.
(and don't think I've dismissed the discussion either. this is just where I'm at with this)
I'm sure you've seen things in your life, I've seen things in mine. And as tough as the things have been that I have personally experienced: the abuse, neglect, heartbreak, grief, loneliness, victimization... these things I know for a fact have drawn me closer to God and my deep realization that I know I need his intervention in my life. Sure, there's been a lot of happy in my life too - I'm not wholly broken; but the difficulties are what have drawn me into relationship because I see God's comfort, love, tenderness, and by far the least: salvation and relationship.
You and I can only see the picture from our perspective. Thankfully, God sees in an eternal sense. I don't know why and how he works the way he does, because in the moment I can only see the moment. I can only see what I can see.
Gary, I know this is a hard place...but have you taken your frustration and anger and poured it out to him? And after you have, do you sit back and listen to what he might be saying? I think God does allow us to have dissatisfaction, anger, regret, troubles so that we do seek him.
I don't really have all the answers. Honestly, that's the only answer I have: Seek God. So simple, so complicated, so frustrating and so fulfilling.
I'll be praying. I hope when God gives you insight, as I know he will do as he promises: to give us wisdom when we ask (James 1)...anyway, I hope that when you are given insight, you will come back and share with us the revelation you've been given. I believe God wants to show us his heart, and engage him in our search for answers. Blessings to you.
(and don't think I've dismissed the discussion either. this is just where I'm at with this)
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I understand your frustration. I am not a theologian. There are many sermons that really explain the idea of why there is bad at all. Realize that God is most certainly angered by what you saw assuredly many times more. God's plan is so far above us that we can not and are not supposed to understand all that happens here. God will return with a wrath that we can not comprehend. This is the exploitation of His creation. Keep your eyes to God. Also as the song goes be careful little eyes what you see. Dont want to replay unwanted memories if you can help it. God bless