I think you have to look at it as remembering that God must have a plan for you if you are still alive in a torture situation. Whether it be a witness to His Glory, or anything else, there is a reason you are still alive.
And, using your example of dancing. I was an xray tech, very young, when I was diagnosed with the disease I have. I had to give up everything I loved doing, including the job that I cherished. If it weren't for faith, I would be dead now.
I went to work the morning I suffered the acute injury (which led to the diagnosis I have now), carried my 4yo daughter into the babysitter's. By that night, I could no longer pick her up.
I think you have to look at it as remembering that God must have a plan for you if you are still alive in a torture situation. Whether it be a witness to His Glory, or anything else, there is a reason you are still alive. I respect what you are saying, though my view of God has changed radically over the years. The change being that I now believe there is much of life, if not most that appears to happen without purpose or meaning.
And, using your example of dancing. I was an xray tech, very young, when I was diagnosed with the disease I have. I had to give up everything I loved doing, including the job that I cherished. If it weren't for faith, I would be dead now.
And you are a wonderful person because of that! I admire you tremendously. OK, to be honest....I an one of those who has lost all faith over the years. I know it is something I will never have again.
I went to work the morning I suffered the acute injury (which led to the diagnosis I have now), carried my 4yo daughter into the babysitter's. By that night, I could no longer pick her up.
And you still had her though. That is a good thing.....and a reason to get out of bed and continue to live.