A question about God?

Question

In my religion(Christianity) we believe that God allows tough times and hardships in our lives to strengthen us and our faith.

It has been said when we give up and quit, we miss those blessings God had in mind for us.

My question to you is...

Can you think of a time in your life that God allowed you to be tested? Did it have a positive outcome on your life or did you fail?

What say you?

Answer 1

I have had plenty of times where God tested me, and now I can see most of them where for the best. The ones I cannot see what they where meant for can bother me some times but I still believe God will show me someday what they where meant for.

Answer 2

I'm going through one of those trials now. I must admit it's been difficult b/c at this point I just want to fall out and cry and just take out all of my enemies, but I can't. And that's b/c I learned from friends and past experience that is not the answer.

In my current situation I'm learning that just b/c others don't want to accept you, they choose to play dirty, they try to push you out, do not give up. I've given my whole situation to the Lord b/c I know that this is a hopeless fight UNLESS He steps in and grant me favor. I'm literally walking down a blind path in my life and I have no idea where to go nor do I know what to do. But, I got a Word listening to Jesse Duplantis the other night when he said "sometimes when you get tested...you have to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Cor 5:7)". So I'll continue walking down this path knowing that God is in the process of ordering my steps and in the end of all this, I'll be in a much better position than I am today.

I pray that this time the outcome will be one where I can share my testimony with pride and not be shamed like the previous.

Answer 3

My life seems to have been one big, never-ending test. Birn with birth defects from head to toe. Even as a child, lived with pain. Surrounded by unsymathetic people who, when I try to explain some of my defects and pain to them, call me "liar" and say I am "just lazy". Never had a true friend past what they could use me for or what they could get out of me. Was treated horribly by the one man that I ever was with, because he wanted to get even with me for what the love of his life (the girl he was with before me) did to him. Always had to watch others that wronged me have wonderful things happen to them. (My boss, who ruined my reputation with the bosses and made me the scapegoat for many things the office butt kisser did wrong, won the lottery and now is a millionaire. I had an opportunity for a job much closer to home, but did not want to leave present company with no notice, which I would have had to do, because I knew it would be wrong. How was I repaid? The boss picked a new building that almost doubles the distance I have to drive to work, then told me if I do not like it, I know where the door is.) I really cannot think of a single time that "God" ever was there for me, so I choose not to believe in him. I would rather believe in no god than a god that has nothing but hatred and spite for a person that sincerely tries to do the right thing, and showers those that do wrong with rewards.

Answer 4

There have been situations, primarily in job experiences, where God has allowed some minor hardships. One was the relationship I had with my last boss. There were times when he was great but there were times where he was clearly testing my patience and my validity of being a Christian. To God's glory, I stuck it out. When something needed to be addressed, I waited on the Lord to show me the right time to communicate. When I got the green light, I went for it. There were times when I wanted to quit but it wasn't God's timing. Finally, when God showed it was time. My departure was great with no hard feelings between my employer and me. And if that wasn't a blessing enough. THere were times where my boss was going through some really tough times and even though he isn't a Christian, he would me to pray for him. This shows me that he really saw that my faith was real and I wasn't just another so-called Chrisitan.

Answer 5

When I Was A Babe In Christ I Failed Several Times Because I Wasn't Aqainted With The Word Of God As I Am Today, But GOD Understands!.......The Test I've Been Given Now....I Pass, Because I Know How To Allow GOD'S WORD To Have FREE COURSE IN MY LIFE!.......Ps. Grow In Grace, My Precious Bother!

Answer 6

I remember tough times growing up in the back roads of West Virginia. I didn't have inside plumbing till I was in my early teens. I walked to a from school a mile each way. This was in the winter time and cold for little children with poor shoes and wet socks in the rain and snow. More rain and snow in the winter than sun. Dad couldn't drive us to school and go to work. Different hours. Only 1 car so mom couldn't drive us either. No bus would run where I lived at that time.

But I made it through and am grateful and feel blessed with all that I have now.

Answer 7

The Lord has tested me many times in my life. There are times that I have failed the test miserably, mainly due to failure on my part to walk close to Him. The Lord tests us to cause us grow and be strong Christians. For the Christian that does fully understand this principle it could be devastating. God also uses trials to chasten His children when they are out of His will. Jesus taught me that He is truly the Good Shepherd and if I will but follow He knows what is best for my life. I really don't understand why people would not want to know Him.

Answer 8

Well thanks for Your Question :)

But as a Muslim I believe that life it self is a test from God to see weather I will succeed in it or fail and this Huge test contain small daily tests which some go well and some not :(....but that's the human nature after all and that why God accepts repentance

Answer 9

Since God is a wonderful Father...He knows we are going to stumble and fall here and there. He will just help us back up...
as we ask His forgiveness upon stressing how sorry we are...
I am very sure that those blessings are still ours. Say you are a Daddy....and your little one (child)faulters by the wayside....are you going to deprive that child..."your child" of your unconditional love? No...you will talk it out, work it out...pray together about it....then strive together at making things better. As the child progresses...you become proud and reward him/or her. God's love for us is UNCONDITIONAL too... Don't paents learn from Him? God will not with hold the blessing...He just calmly waits until HE THINKS we are ready for it.

Answer 10

Obviously all the Christians that died in the attacks on 9/11 were not "strengthened" enough by that particular challenge for your god to help them out.

Answer 11

yes i have,, one i wish i never or my twin girls had to go thru. My wife of 15 years died of cancer, after a 9 year battle. I had many hard times , along with my daughters. there are times i feel i left them down because of the pain i was feeling but always tried to do what ever i could to help my girls.they are still the most important thing in my life. I quit my job because they thought i would be away alot because of the type of job i had. i lost all of my so called friends, which was ok, and stopped any sport that i loved to play. i loved my wife very much and tried to make her as comfortable as possilbe as i could. during that time.
i have never blamed god, and she made sure that my girls didn't either.
she died at home ,in my arms, the last thing she said was that she always loved me. i will never forget those last 15 min.
I quess to make a long story short.,,,,sorry to go on. i have grown more in the last few years than i did in the 39 years of my life when she died. i still hate it to this day, i hurt more for my girls than myself since they didnt' get the chance to grow up with a mother.they were 11 years old at the time.
i quess you can say that i have been a different and better person since that time, but do feel that sometimes i have failed
but i will continue to try and be the best father, friend and christain as i can. we will always have trials in our life, but we need to rely on god and try to do the best we can
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