Do you ask God why? WHY not heal? WHY not use me? WHY did a loved one die? WHY do such bad things happen?

Question

Are you having a lovers quarell with the almighty GOD? Does it breed faith? "Unfath"?

Do you argue with the living God? Didn't men of faith do that in the Bible?

Who are we to question God?!? Is it forbidden to ask "Why?"???

Answer 1

Since I know that God already knows what I am thinking and feeling, even better than I do myself, I try not to be a hypocrite. If I'm upset with him, He already knows that, so I am adult enough to admit it. You can lie to yourself but not to God.

Do I ask "why?" Not a lot. There's not a lot of point to that question, which is usually fuelled by anger, hurt or other emotion. Put it this way: Jesus asked "Why?" on the Cross and got no answer. However, I do ask "What for?" What is this terrible thing *for* in my life? Is there any way I can turn a perceived evil into good--even if it's only by maturing through it, learning something about compassion or pain or whatever?

Job asked Why, too...and God answered, but not the answer Job expected.

It's not forbidden to ask why, just as it's not forbidden to doubt. But listen--the answer may not be obvious, and may not be what you expect. It's not forbidden to argue with Him either, in an open, honest way--like I say, He already knows how you feel and what you think about the situation, anyway, so be honest, get it out there. Admit to and claim your feelings. But then, allow Him into the situation to *show* you "what for", and *listen* for his reply. It may be in a whirlwind, as in Job's case--or it may be the still small voice Elijah heard when he was hiding, exhausted, in a cave.

Answer 2

No never.
I Waite and He always tells me, all I have to do is watch what happens around me and I will know what to do, therefore I have the answer without asking. The answer is obvious in the the task that He lays before me. So I do the task and I learn a little more about Him and a little more about myself becomes know-en to me and my Faith grows.
I have not as yet found the grounds on which I can argue with God, about anything.
It is not forbidden to ask "why". He loves us, and Is our Father
One can talk to God as such.

Answer 3

Had a flat tire once - got upset that it had delayed my day
until I got further down the road and passed a 4 car injury accident
Then I thanked God for my flat tire

Why not answer my question ? Well, God can say
Yes
No
Not yet

Why did this happen to a loved one - ?
man's wisdom does not even approach the folly of God
and I know He is Wise and loving

So I trust God to walk me through them

Why do bad things happen - because of man's sin

God help me to see Your side - and know You truly love me
and accept my apologies for my foolishness

all the best !

Answer 4

Humans tend to project their defects on to others and their attributes on to a personified deity (or even a higher order like government, church, etc.).

By asking these questions you are waking from the dreamstate/illusions of the conditioned ego identity and 'seeking the kingdom.' It is within.

Only dismantling what you have been conditioned to have faith in (ego beliefs about self and the world) can you eventually experience unity with (resurrection of/return to) the authentic Self. It is this core being - your essential nature - that has a purpose here. Until the ego is pulled out by the roots, that passion for justice and healing others cannot be fulfilled.

When this is accomplished, reality which mirrors the contents of consciousness will synchronize with being and purpose.

Answer 5

God gave us the ability to think logically and to have a brain. Certainly he wants us to question Him, because if we don't then we are blindly believing what we are told. If we've been blindly believing when our faith is challenged then it won't stand firm. Questioning God is part of building our own firm foundation.

If we didn't ask God "why," we wouldn't have theology. Consider also David--he was so angry with God, but God still blessed him...after a few punishments. Prayer is a conversation with God, and I think God wants us to ask why He does things so that we can attempt to understand Him better--we never will completely understand God, but if we don't try, we're giving up on God.

Answer 6

Kathryn Kuhlman, who died in about 1974, once said, "The first thing I want to ask God is why wasn't everyone healed?"

And I quite agree. I ask all the time.

James Dobson wrote a book called, "When God Does not make Sense", asking, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

I've read his book and he doesn't know either.

Pastor Art

Answer 7

I've asked why and argued many times and to this day a part of me asks, "If you understand so little, then why believe in a God that leaves so many unanswered questions?" The other part of me answers, "Because He's proven that He knows exactly what He's doing even when I don't have a clue as to what's going on!"

Now I'm proud to say that I have "Shadrack, Meshack, and Abednego faith!"

Answer 8

It's in our nature to ask why. Because we as humans always look for a reason to every event, logic to every idea, and answer to every question. It's in our nature to do so because man is programmed to solve problems and find answers.

But I have learned a long time ago that god makes everything in my life happen for a reason. Every event in my life has a pre-determined outcome that is meant to either straighten me, bring me closer to him, teach me a lesson so I can witness to others, aid in solving a problem that I wouldn't be able to solve on my own, or guide me down the path he has chosen for me to take.

We can always plan things to the simplest detail, but if it's not what god wants, it's not going to happen. And sometimes, he has a way of pulling us out of the mess we get ourselves into through little short cuts and detours he manifest, in order to fix what we have messed up before he puts us back on our path to greatness again.

It doesn't help to beat yourself over the head for your mistakes, your down falls, or your shortcomings. You just take the hand your dealt, realize god has given you the deck of cards that you need to win your current situation, and keep on living. Depending surly on him to work it out for you. Even when it seems all hope is lost, he's already gone ahead of you and worked things out for the better. He won't put any more on you then you can bare, and he will never leave nor forsake you.

So it's not forbidden to ask why (because you soon learn the answer to that), but learn to ask him "how". Ask for the straight to guide you through the test your enduring. And thank him for his mercy and grace when its all said and done.

Answer 9

I think we all ask "Why?" sometimes.

"WHY ME? Why why why?"

I think it's that time when we're lost. When we want to give up almost, maybe even do. When we don't understand... when it's almost impossible to fathom something like this could happen.

Yeah. I do quarrel with unseen forces sometimes. Sometimes, I scream at the sky. I cry and yell at this unseen force, this higher power, because I'm is hysteria. "Why me? Why? What have I done to deserve this? This pain. Why do I deserve this?"

I think it's okay to argue with Him... it's okay to be upset. Sometimes, people get lost. Sometimes, we lose our way. But my friend once told me, God always forgives you. If we yell and scream at Him, and get upset, and blame Him... He forgives us. For our mistakes, our bad decisions. For everything.

And I think that is what help restore our faith. Someone who will always forgive us? Do we even deserve that?

I'm thankful for everything I have. I get sad sometimes, and I admit, I put blame in places they don't deserve to be. But I'll always try my best to be the best person I can be. =] And I think I, too, will be able to forgive myself someday.

Answer 10

I have asked similar questions every day for the last two months. When my wife died, I was angry. At her, at life, and at God. Not only was I angry, I was down-right pissed off. How could an all-loving God do this to me?

I am slowly starting to get answers to my questions and I am starting to find some peace in her death and my life.

Question, question every day. It is good to do so, how else can you be certain of what He wants for you?

We are God's creation, given the gift of intelligence and wonder. We are expected to question.