The Mystery of Suffering: When God is Silent~ Rachel Jamerson

 

 Suffering and death among the people of God is a common occurrence throughout the bible. The same is also true throughout history. Many believers struggfear, confusion, and disillusionment. During this time, they questioned their relationship with God, His love for them and even the reason for their existence. Yet God seemed to turn a deaf ear to thele to reconcile this fact with the goodness of God. Are there secrets to our relationship with God that have not been revealed? If God is just, why do his people suffer? Why are their lives touched by so much injustice? Isn’t God supposed to protect His people? Why do the guilty go free while the innocent are punished? Why is God silent when many of His people are fighting to survive? ‘The Mystery of Suffering,’ memorializes the journey of a Christian couple in search of answers. Their story covers a period overshadowed by ir pleas. Their story will allow you to travel with them on their journey. Perhaps it will provide you with some clarity and leave you with a surprising revelation.

 

I have been writing for twenty-five years. My favorite resource is scripture. A hunger for God’s Word took me to the campus of Precepts International in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There I learned the Inductive Bible Study method, which completely changed the way I view scripture.

I served for five plus years in a local chapter of CONTACT USA. While there I served on the board of directors and as a crisis line specialist. In addition I am certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors in Caring for People God’s Way. I remained an active member until 2005. I am currently retired.

After becoming a Christian, my desire to write and quest for answers were dedicated to understanding God’s message to man. What exactly was He saying and why were there so many different interpretations? As a result, I became an avid student of scripture. My book ‘Spiritual Compass’ contains excerpts from various articles written over the years. It also takes the reader on a simple walk through the Word of God and offers insights derived from the personal journey of others.

I am a widowed grandmother of eight, retired and living in Southwestern Virginia.

Amazon Review 

One of my favorite genres is biographies and this book portrays a couple and the hardships they had to endure during their youth and then their marriage. Vicky married James at a young age and despite James having a negative school experience, he managed to support her and their family through trade. Halfway through their marriage, James began to experience one health issue after another, resulting in multiple stressful situations. Yet despite his tenuous health, James continued forth despite mood and personality changes until he finally succumbed into his seventies. This book was written from Vicky's viewpoint on how his continuous suffering affected their relationship and challenged their faith that was recorded in her journal. After his passing, the journal continued in attempts to cope with her ongoing grief. It was at this point that she was able to differentiate between God's will versus suffering and/or hardship, and how it changed one's viewpoint after the fact instead of in the midst of it. In doing so, now experiencing the loneliness of old age, in retrospect she came to realize the importance of the journey and its effect on one's faith and perspective with the ability to heal. Able to relate to this story, I found it fascinating and helpful for those who are suffering and the solace it provides in understanding/restoring one's faith in the aftermath. Highly recommended to those in need of support and consolation during difficult times. 

Content Rating 

Drug – no drugs - only prescribed 

Language – no bad language 

Violence -no violence only medical problems incurred during surgery 

Adult - nothing 

Moral- Faith is often tested in the crucible of suffering, where questions linger and answers seem elusive. Yet, it is in the depths of these trials that the mystery of God’s purpose unfolds, teaching us to trust His goodness even when we cannot understand His ways.

PG-13 Physical and emotional suffering from natural sources - childhood and adult accounts. 

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