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Why Those Who Believe Suffer The Most
The paradox of faith
My life has gotten 10x times harder ever since I decided to walk with God.
Life was much easier before that. People loved and supported me. The world loved my work. In all the places I worked, I was able to achieve success much more easily. My articles performed much better than they do now.
It is difficult to see how few people are interested in hearing about God. What is even more difficult to understand is why those who choose to walk with God when the world has turned its face away from God face so many challenges and obstacles. It seems unfair that something as important and meaningful comes with such difficulties, while those who do not know God seem to breeze through life with ease.
I just don’t understand.
My life has gotten 10x times harder ever since I decided to walk with God.
So I went before God, looking for some answers:
“Why God? Why do you call people to you only to give them such a painful life? Why won’t you heal our pain? When the world turns its back on me for doing your work, why won't you bless me?”
As I sought guidance, I heard a gentle whisper:
