Dear Jesus hear my prayer.

 Thomas Williams - Facebook

Dear Lord, can you help me know how you brought all of those young girls and boys killed in that flood up to heaven with you?

Those young children were sent to a camp to learn about the holy grace we receive through the spirit of you brought to this world by your son, Jesus. The children's parents sent their child to learn about true friendship in the spirit of your divine attitude, as they began to grow older. Until this horrible force of water moving fast floods their camp, and takes their lives in such a violent way. No one expected this, God. I am asking you to help us better understand how to cope with this flood, taking those innocent children's lives like this.

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AI Overview

The question of why a loving God allows suffering, particularly the suffering of innocent children, is a profound and deeply challenging one, often referred to as the "problem of evil"

. While it's impossible to provide a complete or simple answer that satisfies everyone, various perspectives and theological interpretations exist.

1. The Biblical Perspective:

• Suffering as a Consequence of Sin: Some biblical interpretations suggest suffering entered the world due to humanity's sin, impacting all creation.
• God's Sovereignty and Purpose: The Bible also highlights God's sovereignty. It suggests that all events, including suffering, are part of a greater plan to fulfill His purposes. From this view, God uses suffering for ultimate good, even if this is not fully understood at present.
• Promise of Eternal Life: Some Christians find comfort in the belief that God has reserved special grace for children who die in infancy, and that these children will be safe in eternity through Christ.
• Children and the Kingdom of God: The words of Jesus, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, for to such belongs the kingdom of God," (Matt. 19:14) are often cited.

2. Addressing the Specific Difficulty of Innocent Children's Suffering:

• God's Righteousness and Mercy: Some interpretations suggest that in certain instances in the Old Testament, where God judged a nation that refused to repent, He also provided for the truly innocent children through Christ's work.
• Focus on the Bigger Picture: Some believe that viewing the suffering of children in light of God's broader plan for preparing humanity for eternal life can offer a different perspective.

3. The Limits of Human Understanding:

• The Problem of Evil: The question of why God allows innocent suffering has been debated for millennia, and it remains a major philosophical and theological challenge.
• Faith and Unprovable Ideas: It is suggested that faith in God often goes beyond logical explanations, involving trust in unprovable ideas and philosophies.

In summary, the Bible and various theological viewpoints offer ways to address this difficult question. Some emphasize the role of sin in bringing suffering into the world. Others focus on God's plan and the promise of eternal life for innocent children, while others acknowledge the limits of human understanding in comprehending such matters.

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 Thomas Williams

I know this is God's university, and the faithful accept that some other people can't. This tragic event puts our trust and belief in God's divine grace beyond our human understanding. I can only admit I don't know the answer to my prayer to Jesus, Are those young children's spirits already up there in heaven with God? because I don't know.

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