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Is it okay to question God or his Existance?

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Photo: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby (Reuters / Luke MacGregor)

RT widly known as Russia Today, has posted a story about Britain’s’ most senior clergyman that says that he sometimes asks God “…isn’t it about time you did something, if you’re there?”  Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby admitted in front of a small public audience in Bristol that he ‘frequently asked’ whether God truly existed, and if “he should be doing something” about difficult situations. Now, how many of you have asked that question before? …And be honest! It seems that people are really coming down pretty hard on him for questioning God’s existence but the truth is, many people in their own lives have questioned God’s existence when the circumstances of life drives you to that point. Does it mean they’ve given up? No, not necessarily, but sometimes when things happen that are beyond your control, its human nature to question when you’ve been waiting, believing and trusting God for so long for the outcome. Many in the bible have had to wait on God such as Abraham, Joseph, Job and many more. I too, have questioned God by asking,  “Do you even exist?”  when I was at the lowest point in my life.  3 of my babies had passed away because our home caught on fire by lightning in the middle of the night as we slept then,my ex husband took advantage of the situation to take my daughter so he can get out of child support in which he lied every step of the way to accomplish, tell me that won’t make you question some things! 

After having to lay my babies to rest which no mother EVER wants to do, followed by a surgery from injuries obtained while trying to save my children that night, then straight into battle for my daughter in court which turned out to be a setup, I even asked God things like, “So, are you even real, where are you and why aren’t you exposing the truth? ”

So, Yeah… I was pretty upset to say the least because the loss of my babies followed by years of fighting for my daughter and with so many unanswered prayers and believing God would expose the truth and would right the wrongs that were done in that whole situation… and I’ve been waiting on God since 2002. So to expect God to do anything on our time table or schedule is like,  waiting for that camel to walk through the eye of that needle. Not to say it can’t happen, but is it God’s will? When I read this article about the Archbisiop at first, it seemed wrong because he is the Archbishop and a man in his position shouldn’t be questioning God about anything but then I realized that even a Archbishop is no less human than the rest of us and he is also quite capable of making mistakes and wrong decisions just like anyone else.

 

Of course you will have those who say, you can’t question God on anything or you can’t question God’s existence.  I’m sorry but it is my opinion that anyone and I don’t care who it is, that tells you that you’re wrong for questioning God or his existance have obviously not been through many hardships in their life and have little to none of the experiences that the tragedies of life can bring.  They who have experienced great tragedies, loss and hardship would never say that. And I guarantee you… those who never have gone through anything rough and finally do go through at least half of what some have had to go through… they would be questioning a whole lot more than God’s existance. Even Jesus on the cross said, “My God, My God, Why have forsaken me?”  Which you can find in the scriptures Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34. So if even Jesus Christ, the son of God felt forsaken enough to ask why he forsaken him, who are we not to feel the same thing at one point or another in our own lives?

People say you can’t question God about anything he does or what he allows into one’s life and I also strongly disagree with that too and I’ll tell you why… Because if we are drafted into the family of God, that makes God the Father, our Father. That being said, would you as a parent punish or disown your child if they asked you why you let something happen? Of course not, because you love your child. Why would you punish someone for wanting to know the truth about something you have done or allowed? It’s a no brainer peeps!!!  The truth is society has put so many rules and regulations on religion, they forget about the relationship part. A relationship is between 2 people that would include love, compassion, tolerance, patience, honesty, openness and transparency.  We may not always get the answers when we want…. This I know this for a fact, but one day we will know the answers to the questions for the things that have caused the most pain or destruction in our lives. 

Many people have told me I was wrong for questioning God as to why this or that happened in my life but God is much more understanding the mere humans because God see the pain behind the questions where people don’t have a deep enough understanding as to why the questions are being asked and that’s usually because they didn’t go through what the other has and can only have so much of an understanding or level of compassion. Just because people question God or his existence doesn’t mean they’ve give up completely, it just means they’re seeking closure, answers or a deeper understanding and a peace of mind and in their heart where there is none.

I used to get mad and upset at people when they would tell me, you can’t question God. Well, if he loves me as much as he claims and if he understands me as much as he says, then he would understand that the questions are not something of the surface but instead comes from a deep pain within the soul. If you hear anyone questioning or asking about God’s existence or why did God allow this or that, than try to be more understanding and cut them some slack. Because It takes a very distraught person to ask such things, so be nice because you don’t know what they’ve been through!

After all if it was you, wouldn’t you want more kindness, love, compassion and understanding? Remember kiddies…. you can’t give up. Just hold on to your beliefs and your faith knowing God will not and has not abandoned you, REGARDLESS of how it looks, seems or feels. To me… questioning God is the perfect proving grounds for God to show up and show out for his name’s sake and his glory!!! So please people…..Get a grip and be more understanding!

Until Next Time Kiddies….

Source – Read the full article from RT

 

 



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