The Big Question

The Big Question in life is "is there a God?"
     ...I struggle with people asking me things like... "is there a God?" "if God exists why does he let bad things happen?" I don't have a lot to say in this blog, because there isn't a lot to say in this situation. Just be encouraging, keep reminding them they have a purpose, and they matter!! I have a friend who is struggling with just this... "if there is a God, why does he let bad things happen?" I didn't know what to say, I just told him I love him, and he matters so much to so many people. You can't convince people that there is a God, and he cares about them... even when you don't feel there is. It upsets me so much to know people who ask why God would let bad things happen, if He is supposed to be the all-knowing, all-powerful, loving God. Even as I write this, I'm bothered by the thought. I wish there was a way to show them, or something I could say to tell them that God cares.... but they won't understand, or listen, until they WANT to listen, and they seek God earnestly, with all they have. The rain will come, and pain might be in the night... but joy comes in the morning! and the sun will come out!  ¹ I waited patiently for the LORD; 
   he turned to me and heard my cry. 
² He lifted me out of the slimy pit, 
   out of the mud and mire; 
he set my feet on a rock 
   and gave me a firm place to stand. 
³ He put a new song in my mouth, 
   a hymn of praise to our God. 
Many will see and fear the LORD 
   and put their trust in him.

-Psalms 40:1-3

     These lyrics that are posted below are exactly how I feel when people ask me how God can be there if horrible things happen...

MercyMe - Bring The Rain
I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times

     I have never thought about... "if there's a loving God, why does He let bad things happen?" I have to put my faith, and trust that there is a God. I need to believe in what I learn, and what I have seen God do in my and others life! I can't let my mind wander to that place... or I will end up with doubts, such as my friend has, and so many others have. Find where your faith is... and grow strong in the Lord. Never doubt that God loves you, and cares deeply about you....

- Daughter of the most high King- Ashley Elizabeth