No matter how intelligent or informed we are, we still won't be able to give a totally accurate and satisfactory answer to all on: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
A question that is probably at the back of every mind.
Some will try desperately and furiously to defend God - who seems to be sitting on his hands -while others blame and curse Him for all the evil in the world.
"If He is God, He can stop them. Why doesn't He?"
Try, as some do, to provide smart, intellectual and theological answers, they end up frustrated, angry even and their faith, possibly, a little shaken.
Let God be God! Often He is put into a mould fashioned by human design.
With individuals who are currently in the throes of grave difficulties and suffering with minds closed and hearts hardened, nothing said would convince them of the unconditional sacrificial love of a righteous, just, faithful, generous, patient and merciful God. And who can blame them. There are no degrees of suffering to the sufferer. Pain is pain. Sorrow is sorrow.
Having seen much hardship in various forms showcased in my own life as well as those around me and further in the world at large, I have gone through a kaleidoscope of emotional, spiritual, moral and physical upheaval. These have unavoidably directed me to the point of my faith.
"What is Man that Thou, O God, should be mindful of him. What is he that Thou should care for him."
I believe that part of the answer to the Question Why? lies strongly in the very attributes of our Maker. Only He would/could completely and unquestionably make things right! He satisfies. I am but clay in the potter's hand.
"What is Man that Thou, O God, should be mindful of him. What is he that Thou should care for him."
I believe that part of the answer to the Question Why? lies strongly in the very attributes of our Maker. Only He would/could completely and unquestionably make things right! He satisfies. I am but clay in the potter's hand.
May God help us all.
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