I guess my big question would not be a "why" so much as a "what." What happens to us after we die? I know all the stuff that's written in the Bible but I'm not quite sure what to believe, what we can take literally. I just have a feeling that there's more than this life, otherwise, what's the purpose? Why would anything we do matter? I just can't quite buy the "Big Bang" theory. I don't believe much in coincidences.
I would ask God "am I worthy"?
David
I just want to add something else..instead of me asking "why" I ask "why not". I know that I was given this "illness" (Oh how I hate that word) because I would be strong enough and wise enough to be able to handle it. I can't question God's motives but I do know that He has my best interest in mind. Like when I helped a friend write his book..I was his secretary. One of my church callings (job as my wife calls it) is the Elders Quorum's secretary.....so by preppping me with the book I am able to do the work in my calling. I also believe that if I didn't know the sorrow of the "illness" I would not appreciate the joys of life. Am I afflicted? No. I am blessed.
David
Wow, MM....you have a wonderful little boy...how old is he again?
Had you taken him to churches before and then he asked to go back? Have you asked him why he wants to go...or does he not talk? I may not have ever heard if he communicates through speech...he draws angels in the pews....wow....I bet there are angels in the pews that he can see...
I definately think children are closer to God than anyone. And some more than others...particulary those who are somehow 'different'....and particularly autistic children....I do know one here....just not well....and he interupts the pastor all the time with comments....I think it is wonderful....he seems to see right through anything that is not God...in my opinion...(pastor does not like it I don't think!)
I listen to children very closely or watch them... as I think they often reveal God in what they say ...or draw....or do....
I know the little boy Nikki I know who is turning five, I have often said is closer to God than anyone I know...and psychic...but that is a long story...he is also extremely smart and adorable...I kind of see children as portals to God for those of us who have forgotten our connection...
Do you think Max is suffering from his condition? Does he laugh and smile a lot? He may not be suffering at all....he may have more peace than many people...I don't know...except the world seems to be a burden for children like Max, those I have known...the loud, crazy, violent, nonspiritual world we live in...and ignorant adults! This is how it seems for Nikki...
Although I can't think of a question, I wanted to share my thoughts on this post.
I grew up in a Mennonite home, lived in a Mennonite community, went to a Mennonite school and church. We were taught that you aren't suppose to question God. BUT I've learned a couple things since I got out from underneath that religion. This is what I believe:
1. I believe that God is a strong enough God that he can take me questioning him.
2. I believe that I have gone through the surgeries, sexual abuse, more surgeries, Chronic Pain, Depression, and Anxiety so that another person doesn't have to. He thinks I'm strong enough to take this on. If He believes in me, why shouldn't I believe in me? This is my answer to "Why?"
3. I believe that after I die, my soul will go to Heaven, and get a perfect body. There will be no more pain and suffering.
These are 3 things that I believe and they keep me going. I hope this helps.
Thank you for your touching sharepost. I, too, have asked "why" many times... so many times in fact that I think I have stopped asking, because there never will be an answer that satisfies me.
My beloved mother has suffered for many years with a rare disease, which attacked at an early age. She had a horrible childhood but she was the best Mom ever to us. Why did her lousy parents get to live into old age in relatively good health, and why won't Mom?
"Because bad things happen to good people" is as simple an explanation as there will ever be. The world would be a far better place if good things happened to deserving people, and vice versa... but that is not reality.
I would ask God about the afterlife. I want a guarantee first-of-all that there is one, and then I want assurances that I will be reunited in relationship with my loved ones, including my pets. I want to know what that life is like... do we have physical bodies, do we love each other, do we do things together? What's it all about?
MBL
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As I read the lyrics, before getting past them to your comment, that was my one question, why?
Or what, followed by, was my purpose?
I think I will just stick to, why. Any of this. Assuming he is responsible.
Max loves the building we erect, one more elaborate than the next, but perhaps he sees something in there I never have. I hope so. I wish him well.