Bible Discussion Thread

question: Does God really hear especially the Disabled? my son was living homeless, not intended, his/was an active user/drug addict. at the time he was trying to survive and to go clean from the addiction. his disability is: no legs, majority of blindness, rely on a mobile scooter that I as his mom, purchased for him. at the time he lost his charger, out on the hot sun of 115 degree. hungry, thirsty, pushing his scooter to his dad's home when his dad did not want him at his hoe, and his dad is an active user as well. so my son stated, he was out in the back of the home, scorching hot, facing the sun, not intentionally, and he spoke to god. he asked GOD NOT TO BE SO HARD ON HIM, but to me, I question. Did god hear his plea>? why? is my son still struggling, his been clean for 2 months now, and his got no one seems as the DSHS, THE DISABILITY Corporation, has given up on him, the hospital's knows his pain and refuses his treatment as to where my son refuses it as well. I keep weeping and asking: Who can I go to , to help my son. Seems as tho the churches only sayL: I am sorry, we well put him on the prayer list. I am sad. No I am not an active druggy or alcohol, just loving my son is the addiction I have.

Hello DLHenri-2025. I was so sad to read of your son's plight & with you as his Mom carrying the pain in your own heart. You've shared details of his situation, though without enquiring why some of those things happened to him, we can only consider his predicament & God's Concern in his matters.

Of course, wherever possible your son should have people to assist him. The DSHS & the hospitals are not helping here, but he too seems to refuse treatment, so it shows how troubled his mind is & the strong sense of hopelessness he carries. Whether you or another close friend/relative has some suitable room for him (keeping his disabilities in mind), or a carer to help with food preparation, bathing, etc., are avenues to be explored. But from the Lord's View, we don't fully understand why God does intervene in some way for some & not others, or even His delays are for reasons we are not acquainted with - He doesn't tell us these things. There have been many people over the centuries (even to biblical days) who have suffered much, or even have died in pain or ignoble deaths, with a seemingly quiet unresponsive God in attendance. Whatever our lot in life, for good or bad, God requires our full love & submission to Him at all costs - we must leave the other (lesser) matters to Him, He Who does all things according to His Will. I know that these words can't help much to alleviate the pain of your son or yourself, but we must continue to trust God for help or for sustaining in times of trouble - He requires this of us. Hardships, we all face in some way - ours is not to question God's action or inaction, but to know that we belong to Him as His blood-bought children, & we are to remain faithful to Him in spite of anything that comes before us. Life is never fair to any of us - but God is faithful Who promises to carry us through; and yes, He gives us help from people & materially as well as part of His blessings. May the Lord help you both to press on looking upward.

It is a hard thing to watch some one you love struggle in this life . I have a family member , a middle aged Christian man , who has finally after many years admitted he has a problem with alcohol and cocaine . He's just gone into rehab . We are all so pleased and proud of him for having the strength to admit what we have all known for many years . He doesn't blame God for any of his troubles , he accepts responsibility for his own actions and choices and is determined to make it up to his family and himself . He knows how gracious God has been to him in not letting him totally ruin his own life and the lives of his loved ones , he's still alive and reasonably healthy , for that he thanks God . He's confessed his sins , asked God to forgive him and help him rebuild his life . Yes , for sure God wants us to ask Him for help when we need it , but if anyone helped you out in a big way , you wouldn't forget about them the next day would you ? I'm sure you wouldn't and so we must remember every day , how much good God has done for us and how much worse things could be without His love and mercy in our lives . We need to remember our Father in Heaven every day and thank Him every day and do our best to be obedient loving children every day . Addiction is a terrible struggle , I'm glad for you that your son is still alive , where there is life there is hope . I hope you and your son , with God's help , can build better lives and be closer to your Saviour and each other . Draw strength from Him .