This hit home for me. I have desired to have children and a loving spouse. I have watched men who broke my heart get married with children and friends who are not believers have joy. I have see. So much pain in my life and sometimes I do feel like I’m being punished.

When i lived for sin, i had 1000s, cars, women, friends etc....when I gave my life back to Christ in 2017, all Hell came against me....job loss, car loss, fiance loss, family, friends.....everything. yet I have God.

I was reading Psalm 73 last night because I'm going through a new round of intense suffering and uncertainty. What makes it harder is that none of my Christian friends or non-Christian family goes through anything remotely as bad. So it feels like a very lonely journey most of the time.

For that reason.... why are we even born? It makes no sense. Most of us are here on earth just suffering.

Another purpose of GOD for our suffering is to develop our character (Romans 5:3-5) and to wean us from the world, that we may not be too attached to it. This is, after all, not our real home (Hebrews 13:14). I myself am going through what seems like a never-ending wave of suffering that it makes me long for my heavenly home even more. Though of course, it's also being with the LORD and finally seeing Him face to face in all His glory. But i won't pretend it's just that coz no normal human being would want to keep on suffering, and we all want an escape from the pain.

I see selfish and hedonistic people having so much and celebrating their material things while unselfish people with Christian values have painful issues and suffer depression and anxiety.

He actually doesn’t have an actual answer hence the long explanation. Truly something doesn’t balance out, I’ve seen so many believers suffer while kneeling down in prayer hoping for a miracle only to just survive. It’s sad to watch, I’ve seen my mom pray for years about the same things and receiving bare minimum or nothing at all. Something just doesn’t balance out. A very important question.

I am really struggling right now and have been for a while. Multiple times in my life i’ve been suicidal but never like now. I just don’t understand why it has to be a constant misery while we live on Earth to be happy in heaven.

We come to God for salvation not success or financial freedom. If you come to God for material things you’ll be disappointed. The blessings are spiritual: salvation, deliverance, forgiveness etc. God can make you successful but that shouldn’t be our motif for worshiping God.

I'm with all of you. I have people straight up tell me it's good you believe in God but they believe more practical. Their loves are fine. They can go on trips, nice car etc. This year alone has been very rough. Suffering to an extreme. I'm faithful to God and just wonder why is he putting me through this. I felt like he was mad at me or something.

Losing my family one by one too soon , they are too young. I suffer brain tumours . I still evangelise online when l cannot go out of house. I can intercede in prayer for the Salvation of the Lord in my town and country...and include the world.

It's so hard living in this world what a horrid place it's all about money nothing else only money it's really disgusting While so many sleep in the street And no one cares cause they have no money I'm so uncomfortable here UT actually is painful to just live sleep is only escape

God blesses some Christians constantly. Even ones who aren't very nice people. Other Christians receive little to no blessings or favor. Their life is constant suffering and they feel cursed. God definitely plays favorites. As for who He shows favoritism towards makes no sense.

Because they are living their best life right now, they get their rewards in this world. We as Christians are just passing this world and we have eternal peace in heaven and the new earth in the presence of God almighty

One of the big reason for believers downfall is laziness. After being a born again believer we should continue to progress through our works not only by prayer. We should be active physically mentally and spiritually. We should not misinterpret the Bible like To have faith in God doesn't mean we should be lazy . Believer in Christ doesn't mean to be a fool but rather be harmless like a dove also wise as a serpent.

So why does the bible say. We are the head and not the tail. I am a christian and I don't feel god's blessing in my life. Everything goes wrong and I'm getting so depressed and tired. I sometimes think gid forsn't love me as he says😔

I just domt understand why im miserable and suffering almost every day of my life. I have constant nightmares that dont go away. My only car keeps breaking down. I lost the only good job i had. Even if i prayed, read the bible, tried living as a christian much as possible i felt nothing and nothing changed. Honestly thinking He has turned away from me. No matter what i do im broke financially and mentaly. At 24 i have a bad back and issues with my nervous system. Family members dissowning me and wanting nothing to do with me. I begged multiple times and prayed multiple times for God to take me home so i wouldn't suffer. And yet here i am. I just want to know why has He allowed satan to ruin me like this. Meanwhile the evil people have a family, a good car that at least works, a good job, good health. When i finally get to go home. Im going ro say one word and that word is .... why?

Why do we have to live on earth if God wants us to go to heaven? What's his purpose? Why do we suffer now? Does God delight in these suffering? I don't understand. If he loves us, why does he constantly test us? Can you do the same if you have real life daughters and sons? Can you see your son or daughter to suffer? Of course not, right? Doesn't make sense. Don't get me wrong. I believe in God. But I am not a blind believer. I will ask questions if I see something.

Then how is the wrath of God on them if they get to be happy and we suffer? The wicked are doing well on my job site and I Mess up often asking God for help and nothing.

I was watching video of near death experiences and atheist went to heaven and conversated with the most high they was describing the beauty and the love that they felt when they passed over. Some of them even said they talked with Jesus. So I don't know what to think about this one.

Folks... I’m here seeing all your comments... feeling all your pain and agreeing w all your valid questions. Please SEE that these guys are here not to help or advise or even “ bless”. They are nasty religious opportunists. Bless you all. Truly.

It's not about clothes and cars..... It's for the basic needs 😭

We are blessed to have Christ, praise God! In accordance with this word and ecclesiastes 7:15, 2 corinthians 6:14-18 I loosen the rigtheous from perishing in rigtheousness while loosening the wicked from prolonging one's life in wickedness, while the rigtheous and wicked will not have any unequal yoke and common share, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ, amen and hallelujah!

I feel in such a fallen world that unbelievers would succeed easier. Why would the enemy feel the need to attack unbelievers quite as much? He wants to corrupt this world more and more . But we need to stay strong because when Jesus returns(if we carry on being righteous) He will know who were are and rescue us from this evil world. Xx

My son and I are the only Christians in the whole relatives and all my relatives have lived way better lives compare to us! Blessed be the name of Lord God, kind of universe and glory to his name forever more!

I have been in a bad season off and on for 20 years. I’m a Christian for 38 years. What is the beauty of Christ? Yes He will stain us and every day I live psalm 23 verse 1. I shall not want. We must be grateful for the little things: roof over my head a bed and food in my stomach. The Bible says I will not be delayed for one second what does that mean? He’s going to come through for us and what the devil stole we will get back time, finances places, and things keep the faith say the Lord.

Keep the commandments pay your tithe and help the poor this is the secret for christian prosperity.Speaking from experience trust me😊

When I was very young, our church made us watch a movie about the rapture and the apocalypse. Ever since, I've been terrified of getting a decent career, owning a home, chasing my dreams, or having anything good in my life, because God will send me to hell for loving the world. But my life sucks so badly, that i just can't see any difference between my shitty life on earth, and hell. Why should I even bother living anymore? I feel like killing myself.

To make it simple, Christians shouldn't ever be looking for an easy way out or a way to success. We should always keep ourselves fixated on God. God can most definitely bless you with riches. But that can be as simple as having a loving family, a roof over your head and food to eat. As a Chrsitian, I can tell you that you can't take a lot of good advice from a get rich seminar. I went to a seminar that was all about getting rich and making money and everyone there claimed to be a Chrstians and even a pastor came to speak and all he spoke about was money and success. That's not the gospel. A lot of Chrsitians aren't rich because of their personal choices. Are you living in debt? Are you changing bad spending behaviors? Are you learning how to save your money instead of spending it? Are you safely investing it? It's not about trying to become successful. It's about obedience to God. If you put those same principles into your income and job you'll find out that you can save money. Even if you don't make much. Live humble. If you work at a fast food restaurant and drive a 30,000 car, that's going to drain your income. If you spend money on eating out instead of meal prepping and can't afford to eat out, then you're irresponsible. Don't try to become successful by focusing on money. Be obedient to God, live humble don't spend what you don't have, be content with little. Drive an old car, pay it off quick, save your money. Now instead of a 400$ car bill that's 400$ a month in my savings. That'll add up. That's how you live as a Christian. In obedience to the Lord in all ways of your life.

I don't know why automatically, rich and healthy people who doesn't get sick are labelled as wicked people. I don't get it. A lot of rich people that I met are good in heart. Is this controlling people?

If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.

In conclusion this guy has no idea

You guys are so refreshing! God bless✝

Amen Ecclesiastes gives some more balance to this. Context context context . I have hematuria woke up this morning in excruciating pain (understatement) disability denied again so had to call in lasted all day just stopped an hr ago. 🙏🏽

Jesus never intended for us to suffer .. he never says that in the Bible .. there were many men and women of God in the Bible that had Great wealth .. God desires for us to have an overflow just not worship it over Him... Our character also has to be in alignment with Jesus.. I don't think any unbeliever is ever intrigued to become a believer when they witness Christian's always broke or suffering .. it doesn't help .. but the character and Gods Iove does reflect to others and shows our peace and strength through our sufferings..

I have a non Christian friend who has a beautiful young "Christian" girlfriend. She is so good to him. I know another person who is a Christian but can't get a Godly woman to spend more than a date on him.

I’m still at a lack of understanding…

Question, if God is all knowing , why would there be judgements. God thought of you and saw your life before God created you and your death. God knows your sins. So is God just making fun of you by mocking your sins that he already knew you were going do before he created you? What's the purpose of judgements?

Just because you’ve turned your life around doesn’t mean your not going get back what you put out.

I dont obey god in lots of ways and i still suffer. I just assume i am damned either way i go so why try.

Yes... I experience first hand. Those evil people that scam and hurt me are living a fantastic life. I am broke and suffering non stop... I feel there ain justice in this world and there isn't any God... If there is .. he only protects the evil and wicked.

I am suffering so badly because I am a Christian demons won’t stop attacking my brain I am just a child suffering and it’s so bad and the reason why I am doubting is because there is so much religions and then at the same time demons are attacking and I have been going threw this for so long

im born again and suffering! Will God take all these things into consideration on judgement day? 😞

The point is that everything is predestined and your "free will" is an illusion.

If jesus PAID IT ALL, wasn't that enough? why do I have to suffer too? Christianity sounds like BAIT and SWITCH.

This still doesn’t answer the question as to why the non believers are blessed. Like sure they’ll face judgment when they die, but why is God blessing them so much on earth when they don’t believe in Him? Makes no sense

The ONLY thing our Jesus Christ Lord cannot do is get any HUMAN to love Him, despite all hell unleashed against that human. SO, I've learned that no matter how much comes against me Satan can never steal my free will to worship Jesus Christ even in the midst of Injustice, family betrayal, abandonment by friends , bad health, etc. ..... I have given up asking God why .. now I am just going to praise him every minute of every day and say okay more suffering? Great;! It just gives me another opportunity to praise you and I think it makes the devil very angry

I have always asked this question but never got an answer!

Pray for me. I’m going through bad period. My ears is hearing bad.

Those united to Christ will suffer. Well, I guess I need to focus on the eternal.

cuz their reward is in this life

Unless its a case where we are not truly Godly. Thats all i can think of @break my law.

Jesus purified us and when we realize it and that we can focus on that and we have worth, WE KNOW JESUS IS THE WORTH but when we realize we have worth and we can focuz on that and our virtue he made us,,,,,,THE DEVIL GOES NUTS AND HITS US WITH ALL,,,,,,,HE DOES NOT WANT US focusing on what JESUS MADE US AND TO WANT TO BE MORE LIKE OUR LORD,,,,,

This is an easy answer for me. Religious people like to pray for/on everything, while maybe non religious folks do the work. If you want to lose weight, what do you do? Do you pray or do you put a plan of action together? That’s how I see it.

so they don't know why

The truth is, most of the wicked suffers and lots of believers prosper. We christian should have more honest conversation and critical questions about our faith. Of course it's not based on mistrust but rather to not keeping our sensitive questions and inner struggles to ourselves. It is to gain understanding and freedom

No one is perfect. People don't understand whether you call it karma or reaping what you've sown, when one sins, there will be punishment for it. It may not happen today, or tomorrow, but it will happen. Now for those who seem that their suffering is an everlasting thing, that if it's not one thing it's another back-to-back, there's more going on than merely reaping. Sometimes, it's generational curses for what our forefathers have done. The bible says that the sins of the father is visited onto the children. In that case, prayer, and even seeing a priest to cast out the demons that have joined our bodies through sin is the only way. It only takes a small sin for a demonic spirit to enter our bodies and that demon can wreak havoc in our lives so it needs to be cast out and we need to close off our actions from any sin. Prayer, fasting, reading the word and speaking life unto ourselves will rid our lives of demonic forces. Speaking life unto ourselves means watching what we say because the tongue is a powerful force. We can speak blessings & curses unto ourselves without knowing it. Despite how we feel, even if it's a small headache, we're to say that we're healed in Christ name and act like it. If the pain is severe, and we take a pain pill, still say that. That model should be used in every area of our lives. If we see a huge bill, we should say that all my needs are met according to God's riches in heaven. If a relationship is failing, we should take it to God in prayer and when done, walk away thanking God that it is done and act like it. The acting out in every circumstance if referred to as FAITH. Faith without works is dead. The evidence of faith is already in the atmosphere but in order to receive that evidence is acting as though the mountain has been removed. A true believer who practices these things are actually content though they may not be rich in material things, they are rich in spirit and they cast off evil in Christ name rebuking anything that attacks our flesh. Just as we feed our bodies with food, we're to also feed our spirits with the word of God. Starving the spirit is a dangerous thing because without fasting, room is left for demonic forces to have their way. There's all types of fasting. We can refrain from food & water for a day or several days. One can fast from sweets or meats or whatever their favorite food is. The more often the better. Christ fasted for 40 days and didn't die. God kept Him alive because of His fast. Now those who are taking medicine and need to eat & drink should consult a doctor before fasting. Take the medical situation to Christ who is the captain of our salvation and lay it at His feet. Walk away as if you're already healed and act like it. Despite how you feel, refrain from saying how you feel, instead say the opposite or at least say nothing at all. God bless.

Any proof for this? Can we see that?

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*PSALM 73*

It's all about the first born rights. I have seen gay married first born prosper greatly at everything they do. And I have seen devout Christians who are not first born, or married to first born live in extreme hardships and poverty. Genesis 4:7, God told Cain he had rule over his brother Abel. This is the first born blessing.

You guys are talking about godly people and sinful people.. what about those who don’t believe in god but are good giving loving people, I know a guy who is married has kids a great career, man of science who works of helping finding cures for illnesses.. a good guy again doesn’t do church etc.. how is it that he doesn’t go life struggles… and I’m no way wishing any upon him or his family again a good guy who I care for.. but on this topic the godly goes thru trials, the sinner succeed but what about the good people that are non believers?

Remember that Jesus suffered, so are we supposed to be excluded when a man gave his only begotten son to save our souls... I think not, i do not want to suffer but ill do whatever jesus requires of me

I should have been a floating spirit in the cosmos, rather than being born.

Nah ur still gonna get judged bro. Man dies then comes judgement.

God's never ever done anything for me.

Man let's be really real for a second... Vast majority of ppl who claim Jesus aren't saved. Don't read too much into my comment. It's very simple what I'm saying.

God believers NEVER EVER answer questions that proof there is no god

are you trolling?! As an American, I find it very hard to believe that you actually believe what you are claiming. Your claims are so tone deaf& is the opposite of any good testimony that would draw people to the faith. Not sure I mentioned the outright lie that is “every other religion, other than Christianity believes in karma” you even proceed to contradict yourself on that claim immediately after.

Unbelievers don't succeed in the social circles. Saying you're an atheist is a sure fire way for people to cross themselves in the presence of Satan.

Simple, cause people who are successful in life don’t need to cope with Christianity lol. Do you really think one would console themselves in a Bible or the “word of god” if they had a lavish life and harem of women?

Jesus filled the law, we areof the new, stop preaching law, none could keep it right,

Cause christians need to humble themselves thats why Lazarus was probably a poor beggar Jesus lovedhim but he probably needed to be humble he probably was arrogant and disobedient.. Thats why God decided to bless a more sinful and arrogant person with a mansion here on earth and let them be rich...instead ofGod helping Lazarus he let him suffer infront of the rich mans house you know to teach him a lesson in humilty cause Lazarus strikes me as a person that was too full of themselves non God fearing and arrogant john the Baptist too he needed to learn hunility thats why God let the wicked Chop his head off thats the perfect punishment that will teach them a lesson( sarcasm intened obviously it aint right and i don't wanna hear nothing else about it stuff stupid dont make any logical sense i also aint in the mood to hear his ways are higher thanour ways and his thoughts higher than our thoughts i feel like them and many people were done wrong I aint gonna day bu God but id like to know where there help was at..Etc..Im not worried about being rebukedby God for feeling that way at this point i done been through too much already they didnt deserve to suffer like they did it not right life aint fair like that sometimes its unfortunate

Maybe God is a sadomasochist and His best lovers are his biggest and longest sufferers, like Job, John, and Jesus. Maybe that's why He made everlasting Hellfire - just to watch them burn. "Brace yourself like a man" and prove your love for Him. Like He said about Paul, I will show him how much He will suffer for my sake. Or how He prophesied to Peter that He would be bound and led to crucifixion. There more pain you can stuff down your throat without vomiting, the better a Christian you are - sawn in two? Excellent! Raped to death? Glorious! Oh how wonderful...

False teaching @ "I won't be judged" false. All will be judged whether ur serving him or not.

God is full of ish! Im tired of believing just to keep suffering

You are telling such a lie. Asaph didnot see Christ on cross.

This guy just did word pun. Said a bunch of nothings. A bit of here and there and everywhere but nothing concrete

This nihilist would enter the chat but there's no purpose.