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Monday, October 12, 2015

20 Reasons Why God Allows Suffering in the World

     Read this in an article the other day and decided to share it here---


     20 Reasons Why God Allows Suffering in the World
    • Suffering uncovers what is really inside of our hearts.
    • Suffering breaks us of our pride.
    • Suffering can deepen our desire for God.
    • Suffering can mature us.
    • Suffering can breed humility.
    • Suffering may be a warning of something potentially worse.
    • Suffering can jump-start our prayer life.
    • Suffering may prompt a lost person to receive Christ.
    • Suffering may lead a Christian to confess sin.
    • Suffering helps deepen our trust in God.
    • Suffering can deepen our appreciation for Scripture.
    • Suffering helps us appreciate other Christians who were victorious.
    • Suffering can take our eyes off ourselves and this world.
    • Suffering can teach us firsthand that God truly is sufficient.
    • Suffering can connect us with other people.
    • Suffering can create an opportunity for witness.
    • Suffering can lead a person into Christian ministry.
    • Suffering can make us grateful for what we had or still have.
    • Suffering can position our lives to bring more glory to God.
    • Suffering, properly handled, will result in rewards in heaven.

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