I’ve had several conversations with people this week who are hurting. As a pastor, I’m constantly hearing stories of people who are experiencing health problems, marital problems, financial problems, parenting problems, addiction problems, and all kinds of other problems. From time to time, I am able to offer a comforting word to those who are broken because I’m familiar with the circumstance, but more often than not, I have nothing. Don’t get me wrong, I know I’m supposed to say things such as “I’ll pray for you” or “God knows what you are going through” but I always feel like I should have more answers for the individual; after all, aren’t those who represent God privy to His ways?
If I am honest, hearing about some of the trials people are experiencing creates questions in my mind also. Why would God allow this person to die? Why would God permit this to happen in a person’s marriage? Why didn’t God put a stop to this atrocity before it happened? You see, Pastors are human beings too. We struggle with the same questions and doubts as you do. Please don’t misunderstand what I am saying. I don’t doubt God. I just don’t always understand His ways.
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