But Adam & Eve both fell and the curse came upon the Earth. Jesus came to redeem us from the curse and for those who have received Jesus Christ into their lives, there has been re-established authority and dominion. That's why the Bible says in Matthew 16:19:
"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Why did He say that? Because everything that happens in your life is not up to God!
What are you allowing or what are you dis-allowing?
If God were in control, there wouldn't be the disasters that you and I see, because he is not the taker of human life. God says "I have come to give life and life more abundantly. It's the thief that comes to steal, and to kill, and to destroy." (John 10:10)
You ask "why is there pain and problems?" Because we still live under the curse. The Bible says that the whole world is under the sway of the evil one. And then there's the foolishness of men. C'mon...you and we can do some dumb stuff sometimes.
God is not a controller. He is not a manipulator. God does not want to control. God wants a relationship! You have a right to choose.
You have the power of choice.
"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;" -Deuteronomy 30:19
God is giving us a big hint on what he wants us to do! Through the Holy Spirit He tries to lead us to make the right choice but ultimately you will make the decision.
You are a summary right now of the choices you have made in your life.
Most people don't want to admit that because they don't want to take responsibility for their lives. It's much easier to blame other people and make excuses for why things aren't working out. But we have the power of choice!
Only be careful that this power of choice (this permission and liberty to do as you please) which is yours, does not [somehow] become a hindrance (cause of stumbling) to the weak or overscrupulous [giving them an impulse to sin].
- 1 Corinthians 8:9
The power of choice is very powerful! It can lead you where God wants you to go or it can be something that can hinder you. The thing is that we have to take responsibility for the choices we make.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11
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