1. Why ?

10. 4 Questions to Ask

11. 1. Did I cause this pain?

12. Why ?

13. 2. Is this pain the result of another human being’s depravity?

14. Why ?

20. 3. Is this pain the result of a fallen cosmos or of natural laws?

21. Why ?

22. 4. Did this pain come special delivery from the evil one himself?

23. Why ?

24. John 10:10 The evil one seeks to kill, steal and destroy.

25. Why ?

26. 1 Peter 5:18: Be self-controlled and stay alert. The evil one prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour.

27. Why ?

28. - Sometimes I go through these and there is still a lot of mystery. Then I just have to give it to God.

29. Why ?

30. 4 Lifelines

31. 1. God is never the author of evil.

32. John 1:5 God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.

33. Why ?

34. 2. God will always limit the amount of evil that will come your way, so that it stays within your capacity to endure it, with His help.

35. Why ?

36. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not

37. Isaiah 43:2 sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The flames will not consume you.

38. Why ?

39. 2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you.

40. Why ?

41. 3. God’s presence is never more visceral than in the middle of a storm.

42. Psalm 34:18 God is near to the broken hearted and close to those who are crushed in spirit.

43. Why ?

44. 4. God will eventually weave the pain and suffering that comes your way into a fabric of purpose and blessing someday.

45. Romans 8:28 We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purposes.

46. Why ?