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Why God Allows Pain
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Why God Allows Pain |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Why God Allows Pain A plant that never tasted rain, An athlete that never stretched, Ore that never walked through fire, So would I be without trials… You prune a tree, it gives more fruit, You bury a seed, it grows a plant, And I’m made stronger through the trials… Why does God allow pain in my life? Because He loves me. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I don't think God causes us our Pain...I really don't. Good topic, thoughts to ponder and well written, enjoyed. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: I am reminded of a saying. Something like... " A clay pot sitting in the sun will always be a clay pot. It must pass through the white heat of the furnace to become...porcelain " Wonderful write ! :: bows :: |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Sometimes we need to endure pain to know the ecstasy of bliss..thank you for this poem.. Goldenrose. |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Lee, Whetehr God causes or allows pain is up for debate, but what I am suggesting is that God uses the pain for our good, to make us stronger. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Ben “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Uriah, you hit the nail on the head with that saying! Thank you! Ben “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Goldenrose, Joy is shown to be the most real when it has endured pain! May God bless you. Ben “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
I'm inclined to agree with the thought that God does not -cause- pain, but rather allows it for our personal growth. Without the pain how can we appreciate the joys that follow? much enjoyed the read ~*Sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Amen |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Sheli, thank you for sharing your thought. I'm glad you enjoyed the read. Ben “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
tests that help us grow stronger and more mature in Him good write |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All of our tests should be through fire and mire... that we may come through, cleansed. Well done, Ben! |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Maybe God doesn't 'cause' pain, but maybe He gives us the tools to 'edure' pain - and that endurance makes us strong. I like poems that make me think. aziza |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...pain definely gets our attention...James |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
How can there be light with no dark? I like this poem and your subject. Wonderful that it sparks debate! |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Thank you all for the replies and the discussion! Ben “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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