From Patheos-So, when someone is going through a really hard time you’ve been known to say, “God doesn’t give us more than we can handle” from time to time.
You mean well, I get it. You’re trying to encourage and comfort, and certainly your intent is good. Back in the day I said that as well.
When people are going through a difficult and painful life chapter, it can make those on the peripheral of a painful story deeply uncomfortable. It’s hard to watch others who are hurting, and it’s even harder knowing that we might not have any real solutions that would lessen their pain or improve their plight.
So, we “appeal to the mysterious” when all things tangible come up empty.
“God doesn’t give us more than we can handle” somehow flows from the lips of the one who wants to comfort, but who subconsciously knows nothing will.
Read more at
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/formerlyfundie/christians-say-god-doesnt-give-us-can-handle/#YKkKDApthIDtWYWz.99
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