Sometimes I Ask God....

Philippines
October 17, 2008 5:35am CST
I know I don't have the right to question Him. Just sometimes, I wonder why other peoples lives tend to be easy. They have someone to support them, they get what they want easily. I ask Him why I'm such a passionate person that it makes me suffer inside when I pursue what I want in life and things doesn't seem to go my way. I am grateful that I am alive, and I thank Him for who I am and for everything. Just sometimes, there are moments when you feel like asking questions. Do you?
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43 responses
@rkrish (3003)
• India
17 Oct 08
When ever i do a wrong and when i feel its wrong, i always ask question to myself why i havent thought before i did that and in future i keep myself informed and change accordingly to overcome the previous instants..self questioning is always betterment of leading the life
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@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
17 Oct 08
Remember too, that if there is a question then there must be an answer.
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@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
17 Oct 08
Well, I ask questions all the time; why some babies are born handicapped? Why some places suffer so much tragedies like war, floods or landslides? Or why some mean people seem to having a good life, even though they are so wicked to their own family members and to other people? Some people tell me it is karma; some tell me it's God's will. Whatever it is, I guess there's no answer.
@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
20 Oct 08
“Why are some babies are born handicapped?’ Hi lazeebee! Many have wondered about that question. I have also. My search has brought me to this understanding: God created mankind so that we would never suffer if we obeyed. Adam and Eve chose to rebel against God. Rebellion against God brought about imperfection. This imperfection, we genetically inherited, so that we have defects. Some time the parents don’t live a healthy life and other problems are brought upon the children. This situation and condition is a temporary one. God will soon intervene and then suffering will be brought to an end. The Bible contains the full details. Many have been enlightened from reading it.
• Philippines
18 Oct 08
I certainly know how you feel but trusting God in all these that He has a purpose in everything is better. After all, nothing is an accident or coincidence in my opinion. Thank you for posting. God bless..
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@efc872 (1077)
• Jamaica
17 Oct 08
I tried talking to Him but He doesn't answer. I end up talking to myself.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 08
If He would answer you in His audible voice you'd probably die of shock for it is like thunder. He answers you in your circumstances and your realizations. Read your bible more and have an intimate relationship with Him. If you want it so much, you will hear Him in your heart. It might not be the answers that you want to hear but in the long run He knows whats good for you.
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@efc872 (1077)
• Jamaica
17 Oct 08
What you are advocating doesn't make any sense, the answer is in the bible therefore it would be easier to talk to the bible and look up the answer sametime. I would rather hear the thunderous voice of God than being ignored by Him when I am talking to Him. If your partner treats you this way there is no doubt that you would leave him/her in no time. The next time your partner speaks to you write a note telling where to go for your answer. Try it and tell me the result.
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• Singapore
17 Oct 08
efc872, Do you know that a "NO" is also an answer? There's always 2 sides to a coin. So sometimes other than a YES there's a NO, so we need to be patient and ever seeking to listen to that still and silent voice.
@edujccz (929)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Yes I did when i was younger, I always ask God why specially when I dont get what I want. Later i learned to accept and thank God for every failure I had, then i realized that he has a better ways for me. This time, everytime I am down, i pray and accept and i recieved more blessing from him. Before i thought that i can do it but when i failed i get angry and frustrated. This time i dont feel frustration anymore for i ask and pray for him before anything else.
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@edujccz (929)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Yes you're right , maybe maturity will teach you a lot. Sometimes, you want something but you cant have them, but when you learn to be happy at small thing, you will realized how happy you are for so many things. As an old man there are times that we give gifts to children, you will notice differences between children facial responses. A child will not like your gift, recieves it and throws it away, but others who recieve them will show a glimpse of joy in their eyes and in their smile the feeling of happiness. You as the giver will feel happy as well and surely you will be happy giving this kid again and again for you know that what ever it is , he will accept it with a joyful heart. Just the same as our father in heaven, anything we recieve we ought a prayer of thanks and appreciation, surely, he will abound us with more blessing. God bless you Sheena
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• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Hi eduj! This is called growing spiritually. I'm happy for you that you reached this point of being mature. thank you for posting. Sheena
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• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Hello edujccz! I will remember this from now on. To be thankful for evrything that He gives me. I am guilty of this, when I don't like it, It won't mean a thing to me. I want to be blessed more so I will be thankful so the Giver of everyhting will even be more pleased and would like to see my reaction to His new gift and bless me more. Thank you, Sheena
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17 Oct 08
Every one gets these thoughts once in a while that why he has done this to me ?? Why did it have to be me Why he always screw up my life and plans ?? But even if we face problems and failures in our life it doesn't mean that he does not love us. In fact we should look at the people who have less than us. I know that it is very difficult to think like this But sooner or later when we feel better we can look at those people and feel happy
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• Philippines
18 Oct 08
Hello wickedself! Yes, there are many reasons for us to be happy. I was told that happiness is found within ourselves. And I found it to be true. We sometimes look for it outside ourselves, we depend it towards other people and things but the truth is it begun with a thought that we actually initiated and associated towards things and people.If something makes us sad, it begun with a thought and since we are the owner of this thought we can change it. It aint wonderful. Cheers!
@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
17 Oct 08
I don't ask as many questions now, as He has given me most of the answers. Please continue to ask your questions. He will answer all the ones that are important. Note the assurance: Matthew 7:7-11 (New International Version) 7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 9"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! God is a loving Father who cares very much for you, as He does for me and everyone else. Don't stop asking till you receive an answer.
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@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
17 Oct 08
Thank you Sheena for the award. I appreciate it very much. I'm always glad to contribute to spiritual discussions. Yours as a good topic, for many have questions about God. Here is another verse that just came to mind. James 1:5-7 (Contemporary English Version) 5If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking. 6But when you ask for something, you must have faith and not doubt.
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@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
25 Oct 08
Hi keymandan! Cut and paste is a blessing when one wants to make quotations from the Bible or other written material. Keep at it and you will soon be there. So true, at times we have to reanalyze our priorities and what is truly important. Maybe a lot of things that we thought were important have very little value in the grand scheme of things. As many have said, that God gives us what we need not necessarily what we want. Though once in a while He does spoil us a bit.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 08
1hopefulman! I really appreciate your response as it had enlightened me. You reminded of me of His words that I have forgotten. Your marked the best response tonight. thank you very much.
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
18 Oct 08
I think you are human. Everybody makes these types of question to God. Especially when we are suffering due to somebody's elses fault. It is during these moments that God tests our faith in him. I really admire you for thanking Him for the good things that you have in your life. © ronaldinu 2008
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• Philippines
19 Oct 08
Yes, indeed ronald! thank you for your comments. I hope to know Him even more deeply. I have faith in Him but sometimes my being human fails me. I still can't put my own smiley so I'll just spell it out for you. Smile! heheheh
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@gtdonna (1738)
21 Oct 08
Sometimes I do feel the way you do, and then I recall the song "We'll understand it all by and by" and start to count my blessings and what I have, and think about those who don't even have the things I do. It kinds of gives me hope, that one day my ship will come in and I will have what is due to come my way. My Grandmother used to say "Patuence grasshopper, nothing happens before its time" and I believe her, because sometimes if certain events in my life had happened when I wanted it to, I don't think I would be the person I am today.
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• Philippines
22 Oct 08
Hello gjdonna! I'm probably one of the most impatient person on earth. they said that patience is a virtue and I think I have learned it this time. I even come to a point when I do not want to talk to God a while because I could never understand why He made me wait this long. But you know, He didn't change his mind about making me wait. I change and trusted Him. It's true what your grandmother said, "there is a time and a season under heaven". Just sometimes we're too caught up with our own circumstances and reason that we forget all this and the things we learned from the bible. thank you for sharing what grandma said. you reminded me of something quiete very important. Sheena
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@quinnkl (1667)
• United States
19 Oct 08
I think we all have times in our lives when we question ourselves. When we want to know or figure out why we act a certain way or feel a certain way. When we are unsure of ourselves. And I think, for the most part, that is a good thing. I don't think we ever get all the answers, but asking the question sometimes brings some answers.
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• Philippines
20 Oct 08
HI quinnkl! I've read that we should ask the right questions to get tehm answers. heheh. Yes, I think so and I'm glad I am not alone who ask questions about life and my existence. Cheers, Sheena
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• United States
19 Oct 08
That's envy, and tends to be seen as a bad thing. There's also the book of Job in the bible, where God allows everything to be taken away from a man who has done nothing wrong. These two things together should be encouragement enough to stop questioning God. However, not biblically, random chance will have it's way in any system incorporating free will. I don't have everything I might want in my life, either. However, I can make a choice to be happy with what I have. Unfortunately, it is the nature of people to be unhappy with what they have and always look for the greener grass on the other side of the fence.
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• Philippines
19 Oct 08
Daddyoftherose! I am ashamed but I must admit that some of my questions is caused by envy in it's true nature. I have learned not to look at the lives of other people for it is none of my business. In the end we will answer to God ourselves, explain ourselves. He aint gonna ask me about Peter and Jane. Thank you, your honesty is very much appreciated. Smile!
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• China
21 Oct 08
Hi,it is interesting discussions.Sometimes I did it,but I believe in the fate,we can't change it!Thanks for your discussion!!
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• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Hello sunny! Your always welcome and thank you as well for posting. Sincerely, Sheena
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• Philippines
17 Oct 08
yes sometimes i question God why there are so many friends i know who have a complete happy family and they get what they want easily, unlike me, i have to sacrifice something in exchange of my desire to achieve a thing. i am sometimes a bitter person because there are so many things that i want to have but i just cannot because i am less favored, i am less charming and the people around me do not appreciate my existence. i am a strong person but what i hate about me is this very strong guts that tells me if a thing is for me or not, this month i am so disappointed because my boyfriend is suppose to come and we are both excited and then i felt that i dont think i deserved to be happy like this and this week i found out that he cannot make it this month but december. i am so sad, my friends have wonderful love life and for me, i feel that it is too hard to be happy with my life, sometimes i conclude that i am meant to fail but i will fight to change that perspective.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 08
Hi asselg! Once in my life I was in your shoe. But do you know that He is listening to You. And day believe me you will learn to be happy because you keep on seeking. And eventually you will love your life and yourself. It is a process to get there just like the plant grows from a tiny seed. You know, I was on my knees in 2003 and from the bottom of who I am I ask God the question how strong does He think I am that He made me suffer since the day I was born. I was suffering deep down inside for something that had happened in my life that never seems to end. But eventually it was that problem that change how I view life and myself. I got know God personally and had an intimate relationship with Him. I was glad for it was my awakening. Some bad things still happens today but I don't take it personally anymore, I look at it as a lesson in that I need to learn for the betterment of my life and those around me. You are beautiful believe me.
@anbu0689 (32)
• India
17 Oct 08
I always thank god for giving me this life,nice parents,nice friends,etc,. but sometimes we cant get wat we like and sometimes we are hatred.for these reasons we should not blame god.If we are accepting happiness then we should also accept some burdens.these burdens also also give us lot of experience.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 08
hey anbu! It is great that you have a thankful heart. I think this is the attitude that we should have in life. I am thankful too for all the things that I have in my life. Who am I that God cares for me? And yet He truly cares. There is no greater love than the one He bestowed on me and you.
• South Africa
20 Oct 08
Oh yes, we are allowed to question God because He is Abba Father.Ours is not a master/servant relationship but a father/son/daughter relationship. The very way we question our earthly parents about things we don't understand, our Father who is in heaven expects us to hold conversations with Him. But most importantly, we must also be able to listen so that we don't miss out on the answers he gives. He says: "Be still, and know that I am God."
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Welcome to mylot momlali! You said it quite right, the father and son/daughter relationship with our Father in heaven. I love this song, "Who Am I" by casting crowns. you can check it out. Sincerely, Sheena
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
18 Oct 08
Hi sheenarobins, I have spend much of my life questioning God, and I don't think it matters at all. God didn't make us to be puppets, so I think he expects us to ask questions. Life often seems unfair but that's only because we don't see the big picture. One thing that I have learned over the course of my lifetime is that things always work out for the best, but we rarely see it at the time. It is only much later when we look back that we see that there was a reason for each of these happenings. Never be afraid to ask questions but also except the fact that there is a purpose behind all things. Blessings.
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• Philippines
19 Oct 08
Yes, Pose! You've hit it. We don't see the big picture at all. As God said, For as high as the heavens as above the earth so is my thought. Our eyes can only see whats physical. We cannot even see the spiritual realm. So much for understanding, ei. You said quite well! thank you Pose.
@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
19 Oct 08
yeah, but u have to try to remember that everything in life happens for a reason, even though u dont know the reason right away. and maybe in about 10 years from now, u will realize why it all had to happen like that. it is a part of a plan of your life already written out for you before u were born to live a certain way. very passionate people who suffer a lot usually become very good artists, whether dance, music, acting, painting, etc. maybe just pick your art, and go with the flow, and express your suffering in your choice of art. who knows what you will create and what will come out of it in the long run...
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• Philippines
19 Oct 08
Hello fifileigh! I couldn't have given a better advise. You said it perfectly and motivated me as well. Thank you very much. I wanted to say more but my son is waiting on the line to use the computer. He is 8 and he likes to play games on line. LOL
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@Munchkin547 (2778)
17 Oct 08
I think everybody feels like that at some time or other, i know i do! I used to think it a lot about a girl that used to be my friend, my boyfriend at the time cheated on me with her, i was more hurt by my friend's betrayal than his, i think that's one of the nastiest things she could have done, apart from that she tolda lot of lies to all our friends and stole money from lots of different people, anyway she has since gone on to be really successful, happily married with a good job and a nice house, i often wonder how that can be fair, i am very lucky in a lot of respects, but all i really want is to find a stable relationship, so how come she gets when i want when she is a nasty person??!? It's senseless to keep questioning it though because there is no rhyme or reason to it, we just have to accept it. I know that in times gone by people used to believe (and probably still do in some cases) that a hard life and lard work while we are alive would mean they would be rewarded for their suffering in the afterlife. xxxx
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18 Oct 08
I'm glad you managed to come through that tough time and it sounds as though your religion has been a real source of strength for you, which is fantastic! I'm sure you have given your kids a fantastic childhood, it sounds as though they are lucky to have a mum like you!! take care and happy mylotting!! xxx
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@JPeralta (44)
• United States
18 Oct 08
There is nothing wrong with asking god anything. I belive there was someone who did question jesus in the bible, and jesus told him it was okay, there was nothing wrong with asking questions. Plus if you didn't ask of anything, what kind of relationship would you have with god. One more thing, you seem to winning about how other people have it or at least seem to have life go by really. But do you actually know how easy they really do have it? Some people look great, there always happy and seem to be full of life and to just plainly have it all. The truth is you don't know what kind of issues or things they might have gone through to get there. You don't really know maybe they have issue with their family, from experience i can sit here and tell that everyone has somekind of seriouse issue that they can't get over. You see them they look greate, their family looks greate, their house, everything they have, their kids, everything is greate with and about these people. That is ofcourse as far as you know. Think about that, and how much worse you or other people could really have this life.
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• Philippines
19 Oct 08
Hello Jperalta! Welcome to mylot! I certainly agree with you.
@xayuk69 (267)
• Malta
17 Oct 08
Most times I ask many questions to God and talk with God,especially when life would be unfair. Many times you end up asking why is it me who have to end up in difficult situations and as you said other peoples life seems to be so easy. I think this is all natural and as you said we should thank him that we are alive and healthy and t we should pray to him to keep his hands upon us and on every member of our family.
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@efc872 (1077)
• Jamaica
18 Oct 08
When you talk to God does he talk with you. What do you thank Him for? Not talking to you? If he doesn't want to talk to you, why do believe He will touch you.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 08
Hi xayuk! We should all have a thankful heart. We live to experience life and this is a gift. We taste good food and we can describe it as delicious. To be ungrateful is a choice that one makes but they suffer for such mindset for they are bitter. If you read on, we all ask questions but the difference is how we view things. Your right that we should pray for it is the time when we are one with the universe. It's like sending mails to God and when it is granted, answered then there is always something to look forward to.
• India
17 Oct 08
well, why not ? u can ask him ,and he will give u response as well but maybe u don't know that coz everybody will do many thing in their life but they don't think about that again i mean wich they did before right or wrong if they really think that what they did and it's right or wrong if they did right that means god gave u right way and response to u right ?...
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