I’m sure you’ve heard this question before, but have you ever really thought about it? I think the majority of questions would start with the same word: “Why?”

“Why did that happen?” 
“Why can’t I be happy?”
“Why did you create me?”
“Why all this pain?”
“Why can’t I have what I am praying for?”

When our human understanding runs out, that’s when faith in God comes into play…but we all know how difficult that can be. Especially when life is painful, seems unfair, or just doesn’t make sense. We’ve all had those moments when, through gritted teeth, we remind ourselves, “God is good. God is good.” Sometimes that is all we have. And while it might not feel like it at the time, that is enough.

I think, right now, my question for God is personal, and it actually doesn’t start with “Why?” It starts with “Is,” as in, “Is my brother ever going to know your unconditional love?” On a deeper level, my question is, “Do you hear my prayers for him, God? Because I don’t see any results, and I don’t see any plan, and I don’t see how any of this is good.”

I look at things he has been through, and they seem unfair. I want to say, “Well of course he doesn’t know, you God. Look what you allowed.” But I just have to trust it is not up to me. It is my brother’s story, planned by God. I will not give up hope or faith. I will keep praying. But that is the question I would like answered now.

What are your questions? Post them below. Who knows, maybe we can discover the answers together.

Psalm 16: 7-8: “I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.”

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