Does God Ordain Suffering?

Have you ever cried out, “How long, O Lord?” In seasons of suffering, it can feel as though God is distant or silent. Psalm 13 gives voice to that struggle while pointing us back to truth.

In this devotional, we look to why God may allow suffering and how Scripture prepares us to endure it.

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TEACH CHILDREN TO CHOOSE JESUS

Apart from Jesus Christ, no one can truly love God or walk in His ways. It is only when we belong to Him that we are set free to follow God’s path for our lives. Through His Spirit, He gives us the power to choose what is right over what is wrong—to pursue righteousness instead of selfishness.

Our choices reveal what is in our hearts—our character and whom we truly serve. But as we grow in God’s Word, He faithfully guides us, shaping our decisions and leading us in truth: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” — Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)

Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve is designed to help the children in your ministry understand the importance of being “in Christ.” As they grow in Him, they will learn to choose God’s path over their own. In doing so, they can say with confidence, “As for me, I will serve the Lord,” and be guided away from the pitfalls of sin and the consequences of a life lived apart from Jesus Christ. Learn more.

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Sarah Keith

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