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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne
I'm asked that quite often, as I deal with sick people all the time.
I usually start out with, "I don't know why God allows bad things to happen to good people." And I go from there with whatever comments they may make.
I don't brush off their frustrations or even anger at God for their circumstances, but I do tell them that sometimes, while life isn't fair, there can be a peace given to us in our current situation. When something so devastating happens, as you mention above, there's nothing we can do but move on. I don't go about it that bluntly, but over the course of a conversation, that's the point that's generally made. In addition, I let them know that sometimes in our sufferings, we can help others, and in turn, help ourselves.
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It was just so awkward, you know?
I mean I pray nothing like that ever happens to me, but I know the risk is there.
Living can be risky!!
God is good when the bad things happen and when the good things happen and I can say that easier for me then I can for someone else.
And when I'm going through something, it's not so easy to say "God is good" and mean it. Sometimes, I've had some crazy thoughts.
But in the end, I always calm down and submit myself to His will and then I worship Him for His goodness.
I wish I had the wisdom to speak to and encourage this guy-- he was searching.
He wanted someone to stay and talk with him. But I couldn't, even if I wasn't already in the middle of my "new employee orientation".
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