I'm sure we've all at some point in our lives wondered,"What is going on God?!?!". It's kind of funny for someone to actually pose such a question to an all-knowing, all-powerful God! But yes, I've done it many times (sadly)!
There were times when my life was complete chaos, I was questioning God and asking Him what was He doing? Where is He? What's going on? Is He even listening to me or am I being ignored?
Well, I want to tell you with full confidence that even in those hard times, when you just can't understand why bad things are happening in your life or why you are going through so much suffering, that God is still in control. Now don't think that this goes for everyone, because God is only going to mold the life of a born again believer. If you're still living in sin and rebellion towards God, chances are that the turmoil you are in will not change much until you come to Him and give your heart to Jesus completely. (see Acts 2:38)
If you are born again and you are going through hardship, remember that God sometimes allows your suffering to mold you and give you spiritual maturity and character that you otherwise would not achieve. Proverbs 3:11-12 says, "My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
So delight in your suffering, because it proves you are a child of God. Here are more verses to give you complete confidence that God is molding your life, and that there is a great reward awaiting you at the end of your trials!:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; patience, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." ~Romans 5:2-5
"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that also at the revelation of His glory, you may rejoice with exultation." ~1 Peter 4:12-13
"Therefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right." ~1 Peter 4:19
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." ~Romans 8:28
Keep pressing on towards the prize! God bless you all.
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