Why does God do what he does????? - Death & Dying Message Board

lookinforanswer · 06-08-2006, 05:29 PM

Hi,

We have a very, very close dear friend that we have known for many years. Went through the Leukemia, they gave him everything you can think of, experimental drugs.

Well last week they did a bone marrow and everything looked clean, well today we just found out that it came back and has hit him hard.

The doctors said that he has up to 2 months to live, he is going to go into hospice for end of life care.

This man is like a father to me. The most wonderful person you would even know.

Why does God do the things he does, I know that God has his reasons but this is hard on his family and me as well.

I am really upset, sorry to be so sad and dreary but I can't think of anything else at this moment in time.

Thanks for reading my post.....

BetsyJean · 06-08-2006, 06:14 PM

God doesn't DO things like give your friend leukemia or my Dad terminal cancer.
He started the world and gave it a perfect beginning. He also gave the human race free will, and set in place natural laws which include both life and death....
He loves us. With or without these earthly bodies he gave us.

cookiepls · 06-08-2006, 06:25 PM

I know you're hurt, and rightfully so. All of us are subject to the laws that govern the universe, the earth, life and death. None of us can escape that. If God knows when a tiny sparrow has fallen, he doesn't pick it up and breath life back into it so that it may fly forever. Instead He allows His law of nature to do its work. It doesn't mean He doesn't care. He really does care how you're feeling right now.

When I lost my youngest niece to cancer, I talked to Him. I cried to Him. I blamed Him. I asked Him why. Then, He gave me peace. I still have that peace though I don't understand it. I wish the same for you.

CoyoteBound · 06-09-2006, 03:57 AM

I know how you feel because I lost my Dad, my sister and my Mom within 2 years. But I look at it this way. God needed another ANGEL and he got 3 good ones and they were my family members that I loved dearly.

Ariom · 06-11-2006, 09:36 AM

But what you wrote about GOD got 3 angels is true....so GOD isn't doing anything intenional to anyone. Loss and sickness is a horrible thing for anyone to go through, but if you read your reply...to the other post, you might have found your answer.

May my prayers be with you.