Pain And Suffering

Now that we have hopefully understood that God Is an all potent, all knowing and all present intelligent energy, which means that this energy is here at this time, and is in everyone and everything everywhere simultaneously, and again is good only, the genuine question arises; where is God when it hurts? 

Well God Is here. We just stated it above. The most accurate question should be, why do we suffer? Not, why is God not helping my situation? That question sounds like a blame, already. Before I answer, let’s first take a look at some of the answers you are expecting to hear.

When life hurts, many people ask where God is, especially in times of suffering or hardship. The answer can vary depending on one's beliefs, experiences, and spiritual perspective. However, here are a few ways different faith traditions and individuals might understand God's presence in times of pain:

1. God as Ever-present in Suffering: 

Many believe that God is not distant from our pain but is present in it. Some see suffering as something God understands deeply, especially through the figure of Jesus in Christianity, who experienced immense suffering on the cross. In this view, God is seen as standing with us, not away from us, in our pain. 

However my concern at this moment isn’t to hear that God or Jesus understands, but what is either one of them doing or why are they allowing it to happen in the first place.  They can do anything.

2. God as A Source of Comfort: 

For some, God offers comfort and solace in moments of distress. This may come through prayer, inner peace, or the support of others who reflect God's love. 

Many people find that even in the darkest moments, they feel God's presence in unexpected ways. This is also accurate because God is ever-present but how is this comforting? What Is missing? Is God teasing, or testing me? Should my suspicion be correct, is He having fun with it?

3. God's Presence In Suffering A Call for Growth: 

Others interpret suffering as an opportunity for personal growth, transformation, or deepening faith. They may believe that God allows hardship because it can lead to greater spiritual maturity or a closer relationship with the divine. I believe this might be clearer if I knew why we suffer in the first place.

4. God as A Mystery: 

Many struggle with the mystery of suffering and God's role in it. Some may acknowledge that they do not understand why certain things happen but trust that God has a purpose beyond their immediate comprehension.

 What do we do when we do not understand something? Some spiritual teachers would undoubtedly advise to seek to understand. The same way we struggle with science, or technology and do not give up, at least, not from the first or second attempt. 

Proverbs 8:10-12 emphasize on understanding, saying this on wisdom; “Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choose gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.” 

5. God’s Absence in Pain: Some people, especially in times of intense suffering, may feel abandoned or question God’s presence. In these moments, they might wrestle with feelings of distance or confusion about God's plan. 

Even so, they may find that their journey through doubt or pain ultimately deepens their spiritual search or connection.

Ultimately, where God is when life hurts depends on one’s personal understanding of faith, and some may find comfort in knowing that God is with them in their pain, while others may struggle with the silence or the mystery of suffering. 

It's a deeply personal journey that can evolve over time.

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From a deeper understanding of what God truly is, it becomes evident that God is not susceptible to partiality, as echoed by James and many other prophets. 

In James 3:17, we are reminded:
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.”

From this verse and the very nature of God, we understand that God cannot be a participant in pain and suffering because such states are fundamentally opposed to God’s essence. 

With this perspective clarified, we are left to ask: why do we suffer in the first place?

The story of Adam’s temptation to eat from the forbidden fruit provides insight into how disobedience introduces experiences that deviate from goodness. 

Adam’s temptation was the first exercise of human free will. It also illustrates what happens when we stray from divine energy—we feel disconnected, as if unplugged from a vital life source. This experience is not a punishment from God but rather the natural consequence of our choices.

Research in kinesiology has shown that the human body responds with strength when exposed to life-sustaining substances or truthful statements and weakens when exposed to harmful substances or false statements. 

Similarly, numerous studies exploring the relationship between thoughts and feelings have demonstrated that our feelings arise from the chemical reactions triggered by our thoughts. Positive thoughts release chemicals or hormones associated with positive feelings, while negative thoughts generate chemicals linked to negative emotions.

Your physiology responds to the chemicals released in your body, creating what we experience as feelings. Positive or negative feelings are manifestations of the corresponding chemicals flooding your system. 

When you feel good, it’s a clear indication that you are thinking positive or spiritually aligned thoughts—and the opposite is true when you feel bad.

You can verify this phenomenon right now.

Cement your understanding with contemplative or meditative practice by focusing on spiritual or positive thoughts for fifteen minutes today and experience this miracle yourself. 

It does not matter what you were feeling before, do this and believe the results and come back to let us know what you rediscovered.

Meditation suggestions:

For ability to fall  asleep, attempt Japa meditation by Wayne Dyer

For ability to focus on you mind, attempt any guided meditation

For ability to sense your body, attempt any meditation by Joe Dispenza

When you come back, you will readily answer the question about where God is when it hurts.

God Bless You!