Zone1 Just because life is hard, does not mean God does not exist

[Votto]

Malachi 3​

“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.
2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap.
3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness,



God refines his people through trials.

He does not forsake them even though it might feel as though he has.

 

[Chuz Life]

Malachi 3​

“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.
2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap.
3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness,



God refines his people through trials.

He does not forsake them even though it might feel as though he has.

"This is a test, endure this unnecessary shit sandwich for the rest of your days, and if you don't **** it all up with your humanness vulnerabilities, I might reward you greatly on the flipside"

Who wouldn't sign up for some of that!

 

[onefour1]

Yes, God does give us experiences in this life to server a refining fire for our souls. Some however have question that if God is all knowing, all powerful, and all loving, why did he not simply create us to be perfect like himself instead of fallen creatures that need a refiners fire.