One of the most asked questions asked by non believers is, If God is so loving, why does He allow so much suffering? It's a topic that isn't easy to teach. Even Christians wonder from time to time, I know I have. There are times when I just have to ask, "Why?" Not everything is made known to us. We don't know God's master plan. Even if He came down and told us, we wouldn't even be able to comprehend the magnitude of His plan.
God does not wish us ill, He does not enjoy seeing us in pain, or dealing with hardship until we break. You will need to look down if you want to see who is responsible for that. God has complete control over everything, that is true. God may step back and allow Satan to throw his stones, but do not think for one second that God supplies the slingshot. He knows how much we can handle, and how much we can't. God knows us deep down better than we know ourselves. After all, He did create every one of us.
When I think back to the time when my existence was on the drawing board, I think of this. God knew I would love Him heart, mind, and soul. He was so sure, He said to Satan, "Okay, give him Muscular Dystrophy. You may have control of his body, but I will always have his soul." Satan took the challenge, and I can say with absolute certainty he failed miserably. I will admit there were times when Satan was probably feeling pretty good about himself, but once the Lord was in my corner, he never stood a chance.
Considering all the hardships that come with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, I do not believe it is a curse. In many ways, it has made me stronger. I would not be who I am without having this disease. God knows it hasn't been easy for me, but I know this life is not my last. Knowing that is what gets me through, what keeps me going.
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Stephen,
I praise God for the strength within you. I have just recently become aware of your blog thru your father. We met him at a church christmas party and he shared your story. It brought me to tears, not of your condition, but of your faith in Christ in the midst of such testing. There are some people who collapse under less severe trials. I thank God for meeting your father and mother and look forward to one day meeting you face to face, if God allows it. You are inspiration of faith in the midst of trials and I pray that God blesses you and your family.
In Christ,
Jerry
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