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Anxious Amy
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Hi, guys —
- Is God only a pure and loving God who does positive things in our life when we trust in Him and give Him our lives?
I have a lot of bad anxiety. I've seen therapists and have taken pills for it, but it affects my relationship with God greatly because, I've always been scared of:
- life-threatening illnesses or disfigurements or
- something just happening to me that will keep me from finding love or being married, or
- just being able to live my life to its fullest.
I'm scared that if I trust God and hand my life over to Him that something along those lines will be His plan for me.
- Does God hurt people like that:
- The people I see in wheelchairs, or
- The people burned on over 90% of their body?
- Is that the work of God?
- Is God only responsible for the good and pure:
- or does he cause harm as punishment?
- or because it's someone's plan?
I'm very scared of this every day.
I want to be able to love and trust God fully but I need to know that he won't hurt me if I trust Him.
- Why do terrible things happen to good, God-fearing Christians?
- What causes that?
Thank you.
Amy
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Mike replied:
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Dear Amy,
Part of your question falls outside the scope of our mission.
We are not priests or counselors. For that reason I would recommend you find a spiritual director (a Catholic priest) who can guide and assist you in areas of faith while dealing with your areas of anxiety.
What I can say personally, is there is no reason to be anxious. Our Lord Jesus is with YOU, every step of your life encouraging you to live a better and better Christian life. Despite our many sins, he still loves us, yes, even when we are sinning, he loves us. How can this be? Because he was a man like us in all things but sin, so he understands our human condition, our current living environment, and personal human frailties. He doesn't condone our sin; but understands the struggle and awaits everyone at the sacrament of Confession.
You said:
- Why do terrible things happen to good, God-fearing Christians?
This is a common question; it's even in our searchable knowledge base.
There are a lot of quick answers there, so give it a try.
I found these postings that should answer your question.
I hope these help,
Mike
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Eric replied:
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Amy —
One thing to keep in mind is that Jesus was the most righteous man who ever walked the face of the earth, and experienced the most terrible thing you could imagine. Obviously, there was a greater purpose to what He did and suffered, and if He did not "get away" with living a good life, neither should we. God has been there and experienced suffering.
I think without suffering we'd become way too arrogant and prideful; suffering humbles us and brings us closer to God. It purifies us of selfishness and impurities. It makes us better Christians.
Eric
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