Why is it that bad things happen to good people? I see it everyday...
DISCLAIMER: Before you continue reading this, if you're not a religious person, this may not be the blog for you to read - I am not posting this because I have a lack of faith in God. I am posting this because I am seeking understanding from my God-fearing peers. I have a very heavy heart currently, and support, kindness, and understanding is what I really need. So, please, if you don't have anything "nice" to say, don't say anything at all.
That being said, I have seen a lot of sadness, sickness, and heartache from friends in the last few weeks, and I have no other way to describe how I feel, but to say that my heart is heavy. I feel sick with worry and grief for my friends and their families, and wish nothing more than to be able to help them - all of them. I know that I cannot do this... I feel helpless to assist these people who are struggling in their lives and it makes me so very sad to see it happening. I am one of those people that would not wish the worst situations on my enemies, so I certainly wouldn't wish them on "the righteous" - the people who do a lot of good in their lives. Although I would not wish these things on anyone, why is it that they always seem to happen to the good people? Maybe God is trying to make some sort of metaphor - "The righteous will inherit the earth", "Blessed are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of God."... The people who suffer on earth will have an eternal life in Heaven and well, you know the other side... But why make them suffer like that. If you read my last blog, I talked about Adam and Eve. Of course, I understand that pain and suffering "originated" there, but why make people suffer SO much, especially the righteous, who follow God's will and walk down his path. We all sin, we all make mistakes - we're human. God created us in His own image, but gave us free will, and expects us to make mistakes - but why "punish" those who are trying; those who realize their mistakes and strive to do better? I know that our God is loving and caring, but it seems cruel to me, that He would place these horrible burdens on the people that follow Him...
Please say a prayer for all those in your life that are struggling, that God will protect them and give them peace and comfort.
I don't know if this helps to ease your heavy heart, but I hope it does, since I know that I'm one that has had you worried...
ReplyDeleteI fully believe that God puts challenges in our life to help us grow to be more like him each and every day. To be patient, compassionate, loving, selfless, etc... Those things are so easy to be when things are good, but not so easy when faced with frustrations and/or strife.
I have not always been a very patient person, and I still (though I work on it daily) can easily drift into just thinking about myself. I also think that certain people come into our lives for a purpose. I think, at this point, that Luke and I need each other to grow into the man and woman we're meant to be. We're put together to help heal each other's wounds, and support each other. Sometimes we're not so good at that, but many times, we see much growth in each other. I think that may be the ultimate purpose to relationships, or at least, particular relationships.
We're not always at our best, but we sure do try. :-) At least those who hold hope and believe.
I love ya darlin, and am so grateful to call you a friend. You give me so much love and support, especially in the past week, and I'm stronger for it. xoxo