02. When Disappointments Come

The Iman Diaries

Can I keep believing even when God appears to me as an enemy? Will I continue to trust in the goodness and kindness of God?

Several theological reasons are offered for the problem of suffering. Some say it is because of sin, others say it’s because God wants to test us, or because of the freedom God has given humans to choose evil or good. These are not necessarily wrong, but when you are in the middle of disappointment, like I was, they often do not suffice. When we are suffering and disappointed, it is more helpful to know how God uses our pain than to know why we experience pain. I do not know which of these are correct. I cannot give you an absolutely, correct theological reason. Maybe they are all true. One thing I know though is that our sufferings and disappointments make or break our faith and relationship with God.

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