Why God allow us to have problems?

@happymom1 (1179)
United States
June 29, 2007 9:28pm CST
I sometimes ask that question to myself why God allow us to suffer any problems? I feel sad and worried about my son because he has high fever since Monday until today. My own question is just answer by myself that God allow that to happen just to try our trust in him and for beig faithful to God. I think its just a test if we can survive and go on with life. I am emotional now hope you understand.
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@rangics (1334)
• Philippines
1 Jul 07
Your son will for sure be alright because he have you. Things will get better soon don't worry pal. God is just giving us a certain test in life to measure how strong and faithful we are to Him. He's just molding us into becoming a stronger person. Godbless to you and your family! ;)
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
yes thanks!
@thefuture (1749)
• Nigeria
30 Jun 07
Yes friend. I understand and agree with you, but don't be nervous about it cos God will never watch you fall in the type of condition you will not survive. As you said, He allow us to have problems at times so as to test how much trust we have in Him, to have experience about things and so that whenever we see other people in same condition someday, we will know how difficult it is to have such an experience. Thanks and have a nice day.
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Yes i know He allow us to have problems to test our faith to Him. Thanks
@jal1948 (1359)
• India
30 Jun 07
high fever needs to be brought down by cold comresses of ice cubes wraped in a handkerchief or towel and placed on the childs head till the fever comes down alongwith doctors medication.prayer does help to make u grow stronger from your difficulties,I share your concern and pray that the fever leave your child right now ,at this very moment,god bless and praise the lord on your sons recovery.
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Yes its true i did that one time. Thank you!
• United States
30 Jun 07
Well, sometimes I wonder as well that why do we sometimes have to face stressful situations. But then if you notice, those are the times we actully really think about God, when we are in trouble or worried. You are right that part of the reason is to remind us that he exists and he is the one who you can look up to for help. I am not a very religious person..but its a fact that whenever i have a problem he is the first thing i think of and pray. Sometimes we face these situation, to learn lesson from them. Dont worry, as long as you have faith in God, there is nothing to b worried about. I would sugggest that in situation like these just Pray and just do wha you are suppose to thats all. Life is package that includes happiness, as well as troubles, we just need to know how to deal with them. I Hope Your son gets well soon. I'll definalty Pray for him. :)
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Thanks for being a caring person.
• India
30 Jun 07
God leave us with some problem as He wants us always us to turn back to him and remember....We tend to forget him when we are happy so he basicallly wants us to pray and have trust in him...He sometimes take a test also to our trust on him...
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Yes its true, thanks paradise12.
• United States
30 Jun 07
God allows people to have free will. If God were to interfere people would either not like it or would treat God like a genie.
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Thank you spiderlizard22!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
30 Jun 07
first of all, i am sorry to hear that your son is sick... whenever i face a problem. i always read Romans 8:28 to strengthen me which says that "All things happen to us for good purposes"... God has a good purpose in whatever happens in our life whether it is good or bad... and He is our good Shepherd (Psalm 23) as well... there is a huge consolation for us that when we suffer, we are not alone and God is actually walk together beside us... He even lift us up... also, if we manage to overcome it, i believe that our faith will be strengthen and we will become a tougher person... i will pray for you and your son tonight and hope that your son will get well soon... take care and God Bless you...
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Thanks a lot lingli_78 i appreciateit.
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
30 Jun 07
I am not Christian but when I was what I learned is that God made illness and disease to help us learn the diffrence between our feelings and what makes us feel the way we do. I know it seems unfair but if you think about it without the feeling of pain and hurt we wouldent know what the feeling of love feels like.
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
You are right magikrose, and its really true if we cant suffer any pain at all we dont know what is pain.
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
30 Jun 07
Trials come for different reasons, but they always have just one purpose. To help us grow stronger in him. a lot of Christians don't even think about God, much less pray, when all is well. God uses these things to get our attention and correct us. To teach us and to grow us up in him. We learn to be grateful for the good times. If there were know hardships, we would never find a reason to be thankful to God. As he helps us through more our faith goes stronger and stronger. We can look back and see how he has been there for us before and know that we can trust him again. I pray that the Lord touches your son and makes him well in Jesus name, amen. Have faith and everything will be alright.
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
30 Jun 07
Thank your for the prayers i know God hears it and knows whats in our heart. I believe God will help and heal my son. I know he will be ok i know.
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@mdvarghese (1789)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jun 07
You are right . By giving such difficulties, God making you more powerful to any problems in the future. So believe and Pray.
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Yes i will truelly believe on Him. Thanks!
@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
30 Jun 07
Oh happymom, i hope your son is getting better. It is so hard when our loved ones are sick. It makes you wonder why this is happening, i know i wonder especially with my father in hospital at the moment and everything he is going through. But i dont know the answer. Why does he allow it? I hate seeing suffering, within families and outside. I hope the smile returns to your and your son's face soon. Best wishes to you
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
ONe of the many reasons i am still here in mylot is people are nice and have a good heart. Thanks!
@vonne28th (1494)
• Philippines
30 Jun 07
I believe that God allow us to have problems to become a better person,to appreciate life,and to think and rely on him. God didn't gave us problems that He knows we can't solve. Just ask for his guidance and pray always coz there is no impossible with Him. My sister has a rare disease before that her doctor told my mother that she had no hope for a recovery,but because of our faith and constant prayers, she is okay now. Thank God.
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Thanks and i am happy to hear about your sister too. There`s hope in the name of the Lord.
@mari_skye (1637)
• Philippines
30 Jun 07
I guess God just wants us to appreciate things when there are no problems. For us to be thankful, grateful for those blessings that he showers upon us. Problems are probably his way of letting us know that He is there for us. And, just like the story in footpints in the sand, He does not allow us to walk alone. He carries us. I love this writing so much, below are the exact lines: One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it: "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The LORD replied: "My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Hope this helped.
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Thank you very much you are nice. God bless you too.
• United States
30 Jun 07
I hope your son feels better soon. I understand being emotional especailly when your baby is sick. And you did answer your question yourself we must try to always have faith for everything happens for a reason. You and your son will be in my prayers tonight. May God bless. A hug from me to you sometimes we need one.
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
30 Jun 07
Thanks a lot!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
30 Jun 07
life has been given to us and we make our own way through it, I feel people only appreciate the good things in their life until they are in the middle of the not so good, good and bad , up and down is the Ying Yang of life...
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
30 Jun 07
Yes its true. Sometimes we forgot that we must thank God for everything not only good times but also bad times. Thanks!
@cuddleme01 (2725)
• Philippines
2 Jul 07
God allows us to have problems not because He doesn't love us or that He wants us to suffer. God is a loving God, no doubt. We may not fully understand HIS ways all the time, but we know that in everything that is happening to us GOD has a purpose. Sickness, problems, downfall, maybe GOD's way of reminding us that without HIM life would be miserable. Perhaps it is GOD's way of making us strong. Experience make us better. We learn from mistakes, from downfalls, from failures, from pain. After all, this is earth. Heaven is where we all dream to be after this life. And in heaven, there is no more suffering.
• United States
1 Jul 07
I was told you should never question is judgment. He only put so much on that you can handle. And as for your son. I think you should take him to the doctor and prayer that he'll be fine. And I'll do the same. If you don't mind I'll put you and your son in my prayers.
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@butterfly39 (3904)
• Philippines
30 Jun 07
Yes, but sometimes don't take it literally. He allows things to happen through different ways. If you're baby is sick then you can bring him to the doctor and bring continue praying to God that your baby will be okey then.
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
30 Jun 07
thanks butterfly39!
@jws440 (1)
• United States
1 Jul 07
to solve them and grow. i dont know if god put problems in your way, of they just happen as a part of life. but i think growing is the point.
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