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When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Sambkay32(op):
while the poor man struggles under the weight of poverty, lacking money, comfort, and ease but he still holds on to the belief that he is a Redeemer’s own, a child of God. He prays, fasts, serves, and stays hopeful, even when nothing around him shows progress.

Yet, on the other side, there are those who don’t even identify with God, those who make no claims of redemption or holiness and still, life seems to favour them.
Does it mean God doesn’t hear the prayers of those who acknowledged him? Or that He no longer sees them as His own? Has He turned His face away from the ones who call His name daily, the ones who fast, pray, and still struggle to survive?
Meanwhile, those who don’t acknowledge Him, who make no effort to know Him, seem to prosper with ease.

Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by SafetyFirst(m): 3:59pm On Apr 10, 2025
One day you will look back and smile, but for now, look front make motor no jam you.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Sambkay32(op): 4:10pm On Apr 10, 2025
SafetyFirst:
One day you will look back and smile, but for now, look front make motor no jam you.
Na true bruh! I go smile later, but for now, that's why dey shine my eye like torchlight so that no let trailer catch me unaware! 😂
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by RealityKings1: 4:26pm On Apr 10, 2025
Its actually an experiment, just that you get to consume it
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Mom007(f): 10:41pm On Apr 10, 2025
Everyone who is someone has a story. Do not despise yours.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Gbadugbakun(m): 11:51pm On Apr 10, 2025
Mom007:
Everyone who is someone has a story. Do not despise yours.

Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Mom007(f): 6:38am On Apr 11, 2025
[quote author=Gbadugbakun post=134934993][/quote]Lol. grin cheesy grin
This is hilarious... and fortunately only applies to those who are estranged from God. They are meat for the enemy, truly pathetic. I am a child of God. Like any child, i am not perfect but My life and existence means something to God. Even when I go through difficult seasons, I am not consumed by despair because I KNOW my redeemer lives. smiley
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Sambkay32(op): 7:38am On Apr 11, 2025
Mom007:
Lol. grin cheesy grin
This is hilarious... and fortunately only applies to those who are estranged from God. They are meat for the enemy, truly pathetic. I am a child of God. Like any child, i am not perfect but My life and existence means something to God. Even when I go through difficult seasons, I am not consumed by despair because I KNOW my redeemer lives. smiley
God has good plans for all of us, but sin is often the architect of the struggles we face in life. It took me many years to realize this truth, but along the way, I found myself deeply immersed in the consequences of my own wrongdoings. Now, I am left in a space of seeking God's forgiveness, trusting that in His perfect time.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Mom007(f): 8:37am On Apr 11, 2025
Sambkay32:
God has good plans for all of us, but sin is often the architect of the struggles we face in life. It took me many years to realize this truth, but along the way, I found myself deeply immersed in the consequences of my own wrongdoings. Now, I am left in a space of seeking God's forgiveness, trusting that in His perfect time.
Most folks don't know God at all and it does them a serious disservice. Even our village idols have dos and don'ts but people think The Glorious king of the Universe has no standards and just accepts everyone and loves everyone. It's not true. Even parents have favorites though they hate to admit it. Well, rude shock, God has standards.. very high ones and actions have consequences. He gives equal opportunity to everyone and loves those that love HIM back and try to keeps HIS commandments. Read Psalm 5 vs 4 to 6 and Psalm 11vs 5 to 7 for some context.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by columbus007(m): 10:18am On Apr 11, 2025
Things change, and that is just the way it's.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Sambkay32(op): 10:44am On Apr 11, 2025
Mom007:
Most folks don't know God at all and it does them a serious disservice. Even our village idols have dos and don'ts but people think The Glorious king of the Universe has no standards and just accepts everyone and loves everyone. It's not true. Even parents have favorites though they hate to admit it. Well, rude shock, God has standards.. very high ones and actions have consequences. He gives equal opportunity to everyone and loves those that love HIM back and try to keeps HIS commandments. Read Psalm 5 vs 4 to 6 and Psalm 11vs 5 to 7 for some context.
Okay, I will. I appreciate your kind reminder and the scriptures you shared. You're absolutely right — many people have reduced God to just a loving figure without acknowledging His holiness, justice, and standards. It's a disservice not to know Him deeply and truthfully. God’s love is indeed powerful, but it doesn't cancel out the fact that He expects obedience, reverence, and righteousness. Those verses in Psalms are a strong reminder that while His arms are open, His ways are not to be taken lightly.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Double0h7(f): 12:06pm On Apr 11, 2025
Please, someone tell me what we're looking at?
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Ibkay32(m): 12:27pm On Apr 11, 2025
Double0h7:
Please, someone tell me what we're looking at?
It should be Finding Strength in Faith, abstinence from sin and Embracing God's Purpose Through Life's Challenges

Wetin I know 😂
But why the op monicker con resemble mine
Oga u go pay for this o
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Double0h7(f): 12:28pm On Apr 11, 2025
Ibkay32:
It should be Finding Strength in Faith, abstinence from sin and Embracing God's Purpose Through Life's Challenges
And is all that found inside the pot?
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Ibkay32(m): 12:30pm On Apr 11, 2025
Double0h7:
And is all that found inside the pot?
I think the pot represent what man going through
And everything that surrounds it 😂
Abeg op come out con give us clue
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Biofil84(m): 12:42pm On Apr 11, 2025
A Lady said that everyone who is something today or made it have a story to tell..yes i agree ..but not all stories have poverty background/undertone... Some had it in abundance from birth.

My mother will often tell us that when you are born into this world and you found out your mother and father are not witches/wizards......you dont know what God has done for you .

Yes i agree....but here is mine if you are born into this world and you found out that your parents are rich ...sincerely you dont know what God has done for you.

When you are poor you are only existing but you are not living ...and plant also exist.

These are the 2 things i hate more in life ...
1. Poverty
2. Sickness.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Mom007(f): 12:50pm On Apr 11, 2025
Sambkay32:
Okay, I will. I appreciate your kind reminder and the scriptures you shared. You're absolutely right — many people have reduced God to just a loving figure without acknowledging His holiness, justice, and standards. It's a disservice not to know Him deeply and truthfully. God’s love is indeed powerful, but it doesn't cancel out the fact that He expects obedience, reverence, and righteousness. Those verses in Psalms are a strong reminder that while His arms are open, His ways are not to be taken lightly.
Flesh and blood did not reveal these words to you my brother. You have said it all.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by blacksam01: 12:54pm On Apr 11, 2025
U even get monie buy gas... Guy sow me the way!
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Sambkay32(op): 1:56pm On Apr 11, 2025
Biofil84:
A Lady said that everyone who is something today or made it have a story to tell..yes i agree ..but not all stories have poverty background/undertone... Some had it in abundance from birth.

My mother will often tell us that when you are born into this world and you found out your mother and father are not witches/wizards......you dont know what God has done for you .

Yes i agree....but here is mine if you are born into this world and you found out that your parents are rich ...sincerely you dont know what God has done for you.

When you are poor you are only existing but you are not living ...and plant also exist.

These are the 2 things i hate more in life ...
1. Poverty
2. Sickness.
True write up brother
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Sambkay32(op): 1:58pm On Apr 11, 2025
blacksam01:
U even get monie buy gas... Guy sow me the way!
Lol, na prayer and sharp corner I dey use buy gas now. But trust me, I go guide you, just follow Mom007 talk 😂
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Sambkay32(op): 2:00pm On Apr 11, 2025
Double0h7:
Please, someone tell me what we're looking at?
I think the real question should be, what are we cooking that requires all those permutations and reactions? 😂
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by AllBlack: 2:04pm On Apr 11, 2025
Sambkay32:
Rich man pikin go think say this one nah experiment 😭😭
Poor man pikin dey suffer
this one no be experiment oh. na real ghetto practical.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by AllBlack: 2:11pm On Apr 11, 2025
Mom007:
Lol. grin cheesy grin
This is hilarious... and fortunately only applies to those who are estranged from God. They are meat for the enemy, truly pathetic. I am a child of God. Like any child, i am not perfect but My life and existence means something to God. Even when I go through difficult seasons, I am not consumed by despair because I KNOW my redeemer lives. smiley
Na only you be child of God.
Those that got killed right in the church are not.
Those that faced tragedy and ended up in IDP camps to become sex slaves for morning food are not.
Those that got cancer and other deadly diseases before the age of 15 are not.
Those that fell victim to scams and bank wipes are not.
Those that suddenly lost all their life saving and entire families to robbers and kidnappers are not.

Holier than thou. Na only you get redeemer.
What an insensitive bastard.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by osazsky(m): 2:22pm On Apr 11, 2025
SafetyFirst:
One day you will look back and smile, but for now, look front make motor no jam you.
amen
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Double0h7(f): 2:26pm On Apr 11, 2025
Sambkay32:
I think the real question should be, what are we cooking that requires all those permutations and reactions? 😂
Ibkay32:
I think the pot represent what man going through
And everything that surrounds it 😂
Abeg op come out con give us clue
I see this is an inside joke! 😂
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Ibkay32(m): 2:27pm On Apr 11, 2025
AllBlack:
Na only you be child of God.
Those that got killed right in the church are not.
Those that faced tragedy and ended up in IDP camps to become sex slaves for morning food are not.
Those that got cancer and other deadly diseases before the age of 15 are not.
Those that fell victim to scams and bank wipes are not.
Those that suddenly lost all their life saving and entire families to robbers and kidnappers are not.

Holier than thou. Na only you get redeemer.
What an insensitive bastard.
Kilode!
On top this matter abi another thing ?
You’re clearly angry, but let’s not twist reality just to make a point. Pain and tragedy don’t mean someone isn’t a child of God. Bad things happen to good people, that’s life, not proof of who’s holy or not.

You shouldn't be insulting people who hold on to faith despite hardship. Some of those same people you mentioned still pray, still hope, still believe, and that’s strength, not stupidity.

So no, it’s not “na only you get redeemer.” Maybe open your heart instead of spewing hate at her who choose faith over been angry.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Ibkay32(m): 2:32pm On Apr 11, 2025
I will like to take over this trend maybe if the op might change the topic sha
Double0h7:
I see this is an inside joke! 😂
Not just an inside joke o, na inside life stew we dey simmer — with a pinch of wahala, a dash of confusion, and one full cup of "God abeg!" Chef still dey missing, but the fire no dey wait!
I hope you understand this type of situation I clarify above?
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Double0h7(f): 2:37pm On Apr 11, 2025
Ibkay32:
I will like to take over this trend maybe if the op might change the topic sha



Not just an inside joke o, na inside life stew we dey simmer — with a pinch of wahala, a dash of confusion, and one full cup of "God abeg!" Chef still dey missing, but the fire no dey wait!
I hope you understand this type of situation I clarify above?
Speechless 😶

You're gifted with words though so carry on!
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Ibkay32(m): 2:50pm On Apr 11, 2025
Double0h7:
Speechless 😶

You're gifted with words though so carry on!
Thanks 🙏
I think the post is all about while the poor man struggles under the weight of poverty , lacking money, comfort, and ease but he still holds on to the belief that he is a Redeemer’s own, a child of God.
He prays, fasts, serves, and stays hopeful, even when nothing around him shows progress.

Yet, on the other side, there are those who don’t even identify with God, those who make no claims of redemption or holiness
and still, life seems to favour them.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Double0h7(f): 2:57pm On Apr 11, 2025
Ibkay32:
Thanks 🙏
I think the post is all about while the poor man struggles under the weight of poverty , lacking money, comfort, and ease but he still holds on to the belief that he is a Redeemer’s own, a child of God.
He prays, fasts, serves, and stays hopeful, even when nothing around him shows progress.

Yet, on the other side, there are those who don’t even identify with God, those who make no claims of redemption or holiness
and still, life seems to favour them.
How did you get all of that from that 1 picture?!?!

To me it looks like somebody is cooking and boiling something at the same time. Where are you getting all these philosophical talking points?
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by Ibkay32(m): 3:03pm On Apr 11, 2025
Double0h7:
How did you get all of that from that 1 picture?!?!

To me it looks like somebody is cooking and boiling something at the same time. Where are you getting all these philosophical talking points?
I think the original poster probably created those pictures just for cruise, but I’m going to use them to illustrate something deeper.
Re: When God Seems Silent: Why the Faithful Struggle While Others Flourish by AllBlack: 3:05pm On Apr 11, 2025
Ibkay32:
You shouldn't be insulting people who hold on to faith despite hardship. Some of those same people you mentioned still pray, still hope, still believe, and that’s strength, not stupidity.
there is a fat difference between HOLDING ON TO FAITH DURING HARDSHIP and rubbing it in peoples' face by saying that they are in a bad spot because they offended God or their ways are not right with God. Go back and read again from both sides and adjust your selectivity.

Bitterness? Anger? Those are your interpretations and not necessarily my reality. I am actually busy at work online and void of emotions but it is okay if you actually need to be emotional before you write or point out facts without pampering anyone.

Pain and tragedy don’t mean someone isn’t a child of God. Bad things happen to good people, that’s life, not proof of who’s holy or not....
I wonder why you are telling me this. Am I the one who is saying other people are facing tragedy because of their sin or are you just confused and in a rush to comment and take sides?
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