God’s been there for you in ways you don’t even realize. The times you thought you were falling apart, He was holding you together. The nights you cried and felt unseen, He was right there listening. You’re not forgotten, not overlooked. Every breath you take is proof that He’s still got a plan for you. And maybe you don’t see it yet—but one day you’ll look back and realize He never left, not even once.
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WHY did GOD TAKE MY daughter away FROM US IN A CAR ACCIDENT? SHE WAS OUR ONLY GIRL AND SHE WAS ONLY 38!!!….WHY…WHY…WHY! … WE ARE DEVESTATED.
First, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. There are no words big enough for something like this…it’s a heartbreaking tragedy. And to be honest, I don’t know why things like this happen. But I do know that God is powerful, and He is good. Not everything that happens in this broken world is His will. God didn’t take her.
He gave us free will so we could choose love, but that also means life can be unfair and full of pain. It’s not because you’ve sinned or done anything to deserve this…none of us suffer as punishment. We suffer because the world isn’t as it should be. But God is still fair. He’s still love. He’s still good.
He suffered on the Cross, and He showed us that He understands pain and loss. And He conquered the grave so that even in the middle of our deepest heartbreak, we can cling to the hope that this isn’t the end. One day, everything broken will be made whole again.
Until then, I pray you can give your pain to Him bit by bit, and lean on those who love you most. You don’t have to carry this alone. Look for small ways to honor your daughter and take the next right step when you can.
I’m praying for you and your family….that God wraps you in His peace, holds you through the ache, and gives you strength for each day. I am so, so sorry this happened.
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IS THIS SATANS DOING?…I REALLY WANT TO GO HOME TO BE WITH JESUS AND MY DAUGTER AND FAMILY WHO HAVE PASSED….I CAN’T STAND ANY MORE DEATH HERE. ONE OF MY DOGS HAD TO BE PUT OWN IN January….I HAVE SOME SUPPORT BUT MY LIFE HAS BEEN VERY DIFFICULT.I STRUGGLE WITH PTSD.. MY HEALTH IS GOING. IM 68 AND NEVER HAD GOOD HEALTH.HAD 2 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS 20 YEARS AGO.THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY.
Jonesy my dear brother, When I was 17 I put a gun in my mouth and pulled the trigger. God’s mercy and grace spared me. Despite a virtual lifetime of sin after that day he used me and my suffering to brings dozens to Christ and I have also used the skills he gave me to save hundreds of lives over the years. Draw close to him in your pain. Tell him youre angry. Cry out in all sorrow and rage and ask him to shoulder this burden. Your life is not without value to him or us…
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thank you…I taught SUNDAY SOOL at my church for 15 years. Then, when the elders found out I HAD PTSD, they dismissed me from teaching.;;; I tried volunteering at other churches, but they didn’t like men teaching Sunday school. So, I have tried to serve GOD IN THE BEST way HE HAS gifted me, but people keep throwing up blocks against me. We have not been to church in over 10 years….I am very upset with the churches in our town…. nothing but haters and hypocrites.
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At your age you have a lot to offer. True healing comes from serving Christ which brings fulfillment. I am not going to quote you scripture you should already know. Find another church, then another, then another. When was the last time you ate?(read the Bible with purpose) People did not stand in your way, satan did. He got you out of church, you let your spiritual guard down and he came in like a flood.
Get angry Jones, but be angry at the true theif not the Lord. Recognize the chain of events that let him sneak into your life. Cast him out IN THE NAME OF JESUS and reclaim the peace you are ENTITLED to!
Wanna teach? Try this: Every McDonalds in this country has one thing in common, at 6am daily there will be a group of Old Fuddy duddies sitting togther drinking coffee. Many are vets with PTSD, grab your Bible pull your pants up too high and Join them.
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Obviously you weren’t in a church of Christ. I struggle with corporate worship because of hypocrisy. I recognized it when I was 11 and didn’t even know the word. But please don’t give up on God. There have been so many traumas from my childhood on, and I’ve often wondered..”where were you God? Where were you when this or that thing was happening to me?” He was right there. He’s right here. All that I’ve been through has been preparing me for what’s coming. God will use our pain for good. But while we’re in that pain we simply can’t imagine what God is doing, or how any of it can turn to good. Remember His promises.. “I will not abandon you” We have so many examples in scripture of the suffering of those that went before us, including the suffering Christ endured for us. For me..a sinner..a really bad sinner. Christ knows your pain. He’s so very near to you in it..closer than when skies are blue, and the sun is shining and our cups overflow. It’s easy to praise Him when all is great. It’s praising Him when we are at our absolute lowest that’s the hardest..but that’s when He’s the nearest to us.
My heart just aches for you. Many of us are grieving with you. You’re not alone in your pain. Our prayers are truly with you and we’re praying for comfort in your grief.
You are loved. Very much. 
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@jonesy1760 i’m sorry for your loss. I have lost 3 of my brothers ages from 1 day to 62 years old. I don’t blame God for it. They just happened to be finished with whatever they were here to do. My parents too are gone. I told my Dad before he died, he had cancer, that I was envious of him. Moving on from the world is a reward not a punishment. I’m smile knowing my brothers and my parents have been rewarded for their work here on earth. Love to you dear.
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I am having problems with my old depression and anxiety… our only daughter was killed in a car accident at the age of 38 recently. We won’t get her ashes back until the end of November. I am crying and screaming a lot and blaming God for allowing this to happen. Her dog and one of my dogs also died this year. So, as you can see, it’s been a very rough year. My wife and I are both 69…I take a lot of antidepressants because I have PTSD and have dealt with it for over 25 years.
I don’t understand why God let this happen.?..We are both born-again Christians…maybe you can help me understand this.
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I don’t believe God lets terrible things to happen. We all know there will be a day when we, ourselves and our loved ones one will leave this earth and move on to bigger better things. We know it but don’t want to it arrive out of fear. Fear turns to anger. Anger turns to disappointment in ourselves, our faith, our friends, our families, in God. God didn’t take her from you he fulfilled a promise that someday you will go back to him. Your daughter is enjoying the next phase in a growing spirit. It was never meant to hurt you it was ment to allow her to graduate from earth. Read the book Johnathan Livingston Seagull. A great movie to help is the shack. Hope any of this benefits you. Peace
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Also I don’t believe there is old depression. It’s the same depression you have always had but had the opportunity to quiet itself and now has reawakening. Pain causes depression
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THANKS…perhaps this movie will help.
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You’re welcome and I think it will help.
Your daughter will always be a beautiful light in your life and your wife’s too. Don’t forget she is hurting also. When your time comes to leave the earth your daughter will be there to take your hand. She looking forward to it.
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“…my old depression”.. This barbed in my brain. I’m doing a 30 day devotional about anxiety and how God wants us to respond to very human feelings like anxiety, depression, contempt, fear, etc. By using the phrase “my anxiety..or depression” we give it ownership. We’re not meant to own those negative feelings. We’re not meant to carry them. The hardest part of depression and suicide ideation..yes..I’ve experienced them..was to actually lay them down at the foot of the cross. We carry these burdens around that are just so heavy! Letting go of them is just so hard! But I’m getting better at it because of Him. One little prayer in this devotional has been so helpful that I’ve shared it with family and friends who suffer from anxiety and depression.
I rebuke ____________ in the name of Jesus! This is not my portion.
Fill the blank with whatever you’re struggling with and remind yourself (I actually add this to that little prayer when I say it) of your portion - joy, peace, love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, salvation, redemption and living in His kingdom forever.
I don’t know if that will help but I’m praying it does.
J
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My friend just sent me this verse:
Habakkuk 2:3 There will come a time when your tears will fall, not because of your troubled, but because God has answered your prayers.
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yes god is always there
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