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Why Is Life So Difficult?


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cmotherofpirl

Because. ..
is the really short answer.

Why do you think life should be easy? This is not our home, but a waystation on the track to eternity.

Waystations are not known for their comfort.

I always go read the psalms or Job when life smacks me down.

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But despite the fact that life ain't easy, we can turn the hard times into wonderful opportunities to get close to God and help save souls by uniting ourselves to Christ's sufferings.

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Livin_the_MASS

Romans 8:16-17

The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ,[b] if only we suffer with him[/b] so that we may also be glorified with him.

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I once heard a Christian comedian who's favorite Scripture was

"And it came to pass...."

It's obvious you are having a lot of trouble right now, but this too will pass. Try to learn whatever it is God is trying to teach you, trust in Him to see you through, and unite your sufferings to His...

Maybe not much comfort, but...

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