When I and hundreds of others asked God to heal my brother of cancer, I guess He just didn't want to. Anyone here going to thank Him for that unanswered prayer?
Timothy, after having experienced the deaths of 2 brothers (1 older, 1 younger) to the effects of cancer within the past 19 months, I guess it is possible for me to understand why you would entertain such a question. Believe me, I prayed many, many times for their healing, yet it never came for either of them. Was it God’s fault that things failed to materialize as I had hoped and prayed for? Not at all! Why then were they not healed? Well, could it be because of their lack of faith in God’s ability, or willingness, to give them such healing, and not the fact that I had asked Him to do it for them? Perhaps, but it is not within my right to question God, and I won’t. Do I wish it had been different for them? Of course, but I am not angry with God because it didn’t happen.
The manner in which I consider this is that I did what I believed was required of me; I asked, but recognize that death is an event we must all experience, some sooner or later than others. Their encounter with death just happened to come before mine, and so I must accept it in that manner.
Sometimes it is not that God does not WILL something, and sometimes it is with underlying reasons HE WILL NOT LET US KNOW. But to think it is a simple issue of finding a pat answer, we are pipe dreaming. God simply has reasons He does not let us in on sometimes.
FAITH, Timmy, We simply cannot get away from FAITH in things of life and God and Heaven. We CANNOT get away from the fact that FAITH means we have to trust God sometimes when He does not give us the answers. He just knows what to do and it is always right.
__________________ ...MY THOUGHTS, ANYWAY.
"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
Timothy, after having experienced the deaths of 2 brothers (1 older, 1 younger) to the effects of cancer within the past 19 months, I guess it is possible for me to understand why you would entertain such a question. Believe me, I prayed many, many times for their healing, yet it never came for either of them. Was it God’s fault that things failed to materialize as I had hoped and prayed for? Not at all! Why then were they not healed? Well, could it be because of their lack of faith in God’s ability, or willingness, to give them such healing, and not the fact that I had asked Him to do it for them? Perhaps, but it is not within my right to question God, and I won’t. Do I wish it had been different for them? Of course, but I am not angry with God because it didn’t happen.
The manner in which I consider this is that I did what I believed was required of me; I asked, but recognize that death is an event we must all experience, some sooner or later than others. Their encounter with death just happened to come before mine, and so I must accept it in that manner.
Just my thoughts for what they might be worth.
Now I'm confused: why did you vote Yes?
__________________
Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Because, as stated previously, I believe God does give us what we ask for. Perhaps that statement seems rather simple, on the surface at least, yet in reality when other factors are involved (i.e., lack of faith, asking for the wrong reasons; "amiss," if you will, whether such be on my behalf or others, or perhaps for a host of others reasons), and the requested response is not forthcoming, then what right do we possess to question God about why He did not fulfill our request? I believe, and entertain no doubts whatsoever that God will give you or I everything we ask Him for, but that does not mean that I will always get everything I ask of Him. When I don't, I accept that without questioning His reason for it.
I happened to be the first to enter the hospital room following my Mother's death. My Dad was standing there quietly looking out the window. When he noted my presence he turned to me and said, "Why? She was such a good woman." Then almost as if he shook himself, he added, "No, I have no right to ask that question. God giveth and He alone has the right to take away."
Why didn't God heal my brothers, even though I had asked for their healing and sincerely believed that He was capable of providing such healing? I am confident that I will never know the answer to that question, for the reasons are not to ever be known. I simply accept the fact that it didn't happen, and that despite my belief that it was entirely possible.
It would seem to me that you are asking mortals (that is what I am, you know) to provide you with an answer to something only God could give, that is, if He chooses to do so. If you should ask Him why, and He does not respond, then my advise is to accept that, and let it be. Certainly you would agree that there is nothing you are able to do which will serve to change or alter the circumstances in any manner whatsoever at this point in time.
Because, as stated previously, I believe God does give us what we ask for. Perhaps that statement seems rather simple, on the surface at least, yet in reality when other factors are involved (i.e., lack of faith, asking for the wrong reasons; "amiss," if you will, whether such be on my behalf or others, or perhaps for a host of others reasons), and the requested response is not forthcoming, then what right do we possess to question God about why He did not fulfill our request? I believe, and entertain no doubts whatsoever that God will give you or I everything we ask Him for, but that does not mean that I will always get everything I ask of Him. When I don't, I accept that without questioning His reason for it.
I happened to be the first to enter the hospital room following my Mother's death. My Dad was standing there quietly looking out the window. When he noted my presence he turned to me and said, "Why? She was such a good woman." Then almost as if he shook himself, he added, "No, I have no right to ask that question. God giveth and He alone has the right to take away."
Why didn't God heal my brothers, even though I had asked for their healing and sincerely believed that He was capable of providing such healing? I am confident that I will never know the answer to that question, for the reasons are not to ever be known. I simply accept the fact that it didn't happen, and that despite my belief that it was entirely possible.
It would seem to me that you are asking mortals (that is what I am, you know) to provide you with an answer to something only God could give, that is, if He chooses to do so. If you should ask Him why, and He does not respond, then my advise is to accept that, and let it be. Certainly you would agree that there is nothing you are able to do which will serve to change or alter the circumstances in any manner whatsoever at this point in time.
The poll doesn't ask about reasons. It just asks if God will give you everything you ask for. He may have good reasons for not doing so, in many (or in all) cases. But that has nothing to do with the question.
Your explanation above includes two statements:
1. I believe, and entertain no doubts whatsoever that God will give you or I everything we ask Him for . . .
and
2. . . . but that does not mean that I will always get everything I ask of Him.
If these are both true, then that would explain why you answered Yes to the question: You really do believe that God will give you everything you ask for. But you also admit that He does not do so. What you are doing is admitting that you believe something that is not true.
I no longer feel obligated to believe anything just because I am commanded to. I am free to believe things that I perceive are actually true.
__________________
Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Hybrid Mode
