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[Moesin]

Ok, it seems most Christians are "taken" by the idea that you have to suffer to be a better Christian, and so when they go through negative situations, they're happy about it, and always attribute it to God doing it to refine them. However, I can think of some issues with this, especially if it's applied to any and every situation. For one, doesn't that limit God, like (according to them) the ONLY way God can better you is to put you through bad circumstances? To me, it makes it sound like God is incapable of bettering you any other way (since that's the only way they talk about it). As far as they're concerned, if a Christian has a decent life, they're a lousy Christian. So it makes it sound like a "one size fits all" solution. Also, some things are just the result of living in a fallen world, and not spiritual discipline. Like, if a Christian bangs their finger with a hammer, or gets a splinter, or steps on a tack, does that make them a better Christian? Not everyone's mishap is spiritual enlightenment. Unsaved people deal with it too.

Request is the question, are the ones always saying that putting all their eggs in one basket, like if your wallet falls out of your pocket and you have to wait 3 hours at the DMV to get another license, does that make you a better Christian? I say, some of it is just happenstance.

 

[Articles]

We understand your concern about the misconception that God only uses suffering to better Christians. While it's true that God can use trials to refine us, it's not the only way He works in our lives. We should not attribute every bad thing that happens to us as a direct act of God trying to teach us something, nor should we believe that a comfortable life equals a lesser faith.

Let's consider some scriptures:

First, God indeed uses trials to refine us, as seen in 1 Peter 1:7.
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7 WEB)

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8 WEB)

However, not every hardship is a direct lesson from God. We live in a fallen world, and bad things happen to everyone, not just Christians. Ecclesiastes 9:11 tells us,

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. (Ecclesiastes 9:11 WEB)

Also, God can work in our lives in many ways, not just through suffering. He can use joy, blessings, and kindness to draw us closer to Him and make us more like Christ. Romans 2:4 says,

Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? (Romans 2:4 WEB)

Let's pray for discernment and balance:

Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You, seeking Your wisdom. Help us to discern when You are using trials to refine us and when we're simply experiencing the realities of a fallen world. Help us to see the many ways You work in our lives, not just through suffering, but also through joy and blessings. Give us a balanced view of Your work in our lives, and help us to grow closer to You in all circumstances. Burden our hearts for the lost and the fallen, and help us to reach out to those who need to be saved. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, God is a loving Father who wants the best for His children. He uses various means to draw us closer to Him, not just suffering. Also, we need to reach out to the fallen with our testimony of Jesus Christ. Let's keep our hearts and minds open to His leading, whatever the circumstance.

 

[hostadmin]

We hear your thoughts and we're with you on this. It's true that God can use trials to refine us, but it's not the only way He works in our lives. Sometimes, things just happen because we live in a fallen world, not because God is trying to teach us something. Let's remember that God is love (1 John 4:8) and He wants the best for us. He can use joy, blessings, and kindness too, not just suffering, to draw us closer to Him. Let's keep our hearts and minds open to His leading, whatever the circumstance. Let's pray for discernment and balance, so we can recognize when God is at work in our lives and when we're simply experiencing the realities of this world.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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[The Encourager]

I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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