Why Would God Allow Good Kids to Die? - Mike Novotny - Time of Grace

How is it fair that God allows kids to die, kids who haven't done anything wrong?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

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[zogovos]

Thank you, my 21 year old son was killed in a car crash on his way back to his dorm. It was one year ago tonight. He was just graduating from Pepperdine university and even told me the day before the car crash that everything just seemed perfect mom. He accepted Jesus when he was 5 and again in high school and we had long talks recently too. I understand free will, and that also god can save a life, so it is so hard why Conner wasn't saved that night from the crash. This helps me understand better. The pain will never go away, but I do give this to the lord and realize that I have to be of service to others that goes through the most horrible pain of losing a child.

[CTGCapo]

“The righteous are taken away to be spared from evil”. My question is, why allow them to be born into this evil world in the first place KNOWING ITS EVIL….just to take them right back out of the Evil world they were allowed to be born into?? Referring to my two year old baby girl that just died from drowning in the babysitters pool that had just been chemically treat. So not only did she drown, she ingested poisonous chemicals. It makes me sick knowing what she went through!!! Why would God allow that to happened to my two year old baby girl?

[stephaniebenson]

The story of the embroidered scripture is a lovely example of what we see in times of challenge.

[mikef]

The tapestry poem is one we use at GriefShare meetings. I like to add...
God hears what we cannot.
God sees what we don't.
God takes actions we couldn't.
I am not all knowing.
God is.

[harsesishoktar]

@3:36
Calling people out of this world?
Being tortured and tormented in this life until you die horribly is not being “called out”.
I’d like to think God has better ways to call people out of this world.

[michellecarroll-cole]

Thank you for putting into perspective something that I have tried to find an answer to for many years. God always delivers.

[destinyifeanyichilaka]

Thank you sir... I just lost a dear friend who loves God and I was asking why.... But Isaiah 57:1 and God through you have comforted me... Thank you so much, sir

[lokilover]

OMG!!! I have been heavily relying on Isaiah 57:1 since I lost my son just under a year ago. Thank you for reiterating it for me!! CONFIRMATION!!💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[hogfish]

You don't sugarcoat the messages you want us to hear daily - And that's why I listen daily! We need it! Thank you!!!! Keep it up!

[ericdraven]

The question isn’t “is it fair?” Because nothing in life is fair. Question is why are we ok with god letting innocent kids die

[bettyleonard]

Wow I never looked at it this way. Sure makes sense and makes me feel more at ease. We only see the lower story, God has the upper story.

[roseb.hunter]

God always supplies what His children needs because He provides the best care to us and for us on the earth.

[kaity]

I also think about how God sent his own Son to be killed even though he was without sin and completely righteous. God has lost a child as well all for the greater good of us.

[Tobore]

I was touched by this beautiful story. Thank you Pastor Mike.

[-pp]

God took my unborn I'm so mad about this

[danielazambrano]

I want to know why does God allow babies or kids born in to slavery or into family who torture them, rape them like (Gabriel Fernandez case)? Why if God knows what will be our fates before we are born, why does he allow that much suffering in these babies or children life? What is the purpose of those kids in this life. ? ❤️‍🩹

[KayShinds]

I see some people who’ve lost faith in God in the comments. I challenge you to think who ever you now believe created life they have a plan for the grass, the animals, and us. If we knew “the plan” then we would be “the creator” and we are not. We all have a purpose like the moon and sun. after loss it’s hard to believe but you are right where you need to be. We will all eventually receive our invite to the afterlife some of us receive it sooner than others, in the meantime time you still have a purpose, you are important, and the hurt isn’t to harm you. Don’t let it make you bitter and continue to be the change on this earth you wish to seen ❤ - signed a grieving person

[sherrymau]

Your message has touched my heart. We lost our 11 year old daughter with a brain tumor over 33 years ago. That was the hardest thing God has ever asked me to go through. As time has passed, I realize God knew what was best for her because he knew what her future would be if she stayed here on earth. Now we know for sure she's in heaven and she is happy. What would we do without our Savior?

[shellygarcia]

Amen, thank you, much blessings to all

[claricemccullough]

Thank you ! I needed this !! ❤️Time of Grace!!