Why does God allow things to happen?

Sometimes when bad things happen, they empower us to act and serve. Even the Savior, our example, suffered infirmities, “that his bowels may be filled with mercy” and so that He could know “how to succor his people” (Alma 7:12). Trials can open our eyes to those who are suffering.

What does the Bible say about God allowing things to happen?

“The hope that we have is that the Bible tells is in Matthew 25:41 that one day, all evil will be done away with. Until that day we can rely on God’s grace. He doesn’t always prevent tragedy, but his grace will always see us through it.

Why does God allow adversity in our lives?

God uses adversity not only to benefit us personally but also to benefit others. As God helps us through adversity, we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God (2 Corinthians 1:4). Adversity helps our faith to grow in countless ways.

Does God control all things?

The Bible teaches that God’s sovereignty is an essential aspect of who he is, that he has supreme authority and absolute power over all things. And yes he is very much active, despite our perplexity. Scripture says, God works “all things according to the counsel of his will” (Ephesians 1:11).

What the Bible says about overcoming adversity?

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.

How important is faith in overcoming life’s difficulties?

Our faith is the greatest tool we have to learn how to overcome obstacles in our life. In many situations, we can not swim around our issues but must trust God and learn skills to overcome obstacles, persevere, and not feel discouraged.

What did God say about everything that he had made?

And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground–everything that has the breath of life in it–I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning–the sixth day.

What Scripture says God is in control?

Isaiah 35:4 say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

Does God watch us all the time?

God watches all of us constantly. He sees everything. We cannot hide from Him or keep any secret from Him. He even reads our minds.