Jonathan Hampshire
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Hi, guys —
- How do I explain to someone why I feel that God has blessed me and has done good things in my life?
This person (my wife) thinks that I am insignificant in the scheme of things and that it's arrogant of me to think that God has time to pay attention to mere little me. She wonders why isn't He paying more attention to the tribulations of those souls who are suffering in conditions of:
and doing something to improve their lives. I believe that the thrust of her question is:
- Why do I think God has time to gift me?, and
- Why doesn't He do more to alleviate the pain and suffering that exists in the world?
I have tried to discuss Job with her. She rejects this biblical story as not relevant to modern times. I love her very much but am lost as to how I might better explain why I feel that God loves and blesses me . . . as He does all of mankind.
Any guidance will be greatly appreciated.
I am, cordially,
Your Brother in Christ,
Jonathan
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Eric replied:
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Hi, Jonathan —
Off the top of my head, I'd read to her Matthew 10:29-30,
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows."
If so, of course, God cares for each and every one of us. 1 Peter 5:6-7 says,
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
That's addressed to all of us, not just those in war, poverty, and disease.
She may find this encyclical by Pope St. John Paul II enlightening:
Eric
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