…Is it ok to ask: Why is this happening? Why isn’t God doing something about it? Why can’t I change it? Why does that other person’s life seem so much easier? Why me?
David and I are reading a book about trusting God. It’s led to discussions regarding asking God “why?” Searching through scripture has assured us, it’s OK. Mainly because Jesus said we can ask God anything -including why… just don’t get stuck there!
- God is ALWAYS working behind the scenes, especially where we can’t see. When our son was spiraling down and we finally realized drugs were to blame, God used an amazing rehab to draw him out and bring him back to a place where he could hear God’s call. God was behind all that was going on, working miracles we could not see.
- He is ALWAYS after our growth and our good. Rest assured His plan of Glory is bigger! When we received David’s “cancer news” (years ago) God used every day and every hour to grow us and strengthen us as a family. The journey was very difficult and yet God did not waste anything, but used it all for His Glory and our good.
- He deals with each of us individually, so its unfair to compare lives. Even our daughter’s struggle through Lyme Disease has been exactly the catalyst she needed for healing in other areas of her heart. The time trying to fight it out on her own, the forced surrender for help, her willing surrender to God …has been a blessing to see! Our journeys appear different on the outside, yet His goal to make us useful is very similar.
- There is ALWAYS a point. Even now, our family has prayer requests that are unanswered. We remain full of questions, waiting to see answers. “Trust now and see later” seems to be a theme. Yet knowing that HE IS GOD AND THERE IS NO OTHER, sustains us.
So “why not me?” If You can get so much accomplished through these tough situation, I say, “Lord, Have Your way.”
ForGlorySake! –Anna
