Why does God allow suffering? Why would a God who wants the best for us allow us to suffer? Even though there is suffering in this world, God sent His Son, Jesus, to earth and He suffered. This suffering is temporary; it is not the worst thing that can happen or the greatest evil on earth. 

Suffering is a part of life and we all suffer but, it is possible to turn that suffering into something beautiful by surrendering it to Jesus. Our God who is perfect chose to suffer.

With Fr. Rob Galea, let’s explore what God can do through our suffering:

1. Charitable; causes us to put others before ourselves
2. Humility; makes us humble before others and God

God wants us to transform ourselves to become more like Jesus and to desire Jesus through suffering; it helps us know the pain that Jesus endured. God does not give us suffering; it is often a consequence of nature or our very own actions. Even though we go through suffering, God is there in our suffering; He is closest to those who suffer. God can take our mess and turn it into a message.

Episode Breakdown:

02:52 - Suffering in the Bible

04:22 - God Uses Our Suffering

08.06 - Transformation through Suffering

11:55 - The Greatest Suffering

13:16 - Redemptive Suffering

14:30 - Prayer

Song: Dominoes with the FRG Ministry Band

Learning to overcome addictions? Confused about God’s will for your life? How to train your body, mind, and soul? In association with FRG Ministries, travel, explore and go back to the basics with Fr. Rob Galea, Roman Catholic priest, and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. Come, re-discover simple faith! 

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