So, why do bad things happen to good people?
This question is commonly asked by the general public all the time! Depending on how receptive the person asking can be, this can be an incredibly difficult question to answer.
Here's one perspective:
Only you can control how you react to any situation that comes your way. People need to be challenged mentally, physically and spiritually. If we were never provided with opportunities to grow, we would all be sitting around staring at each other for absolutely no reason. Instead of thinking of it as 'good people,' I prefer to think of it as 'strong people.' Strong people are able to see past the obstacles in front of them. They know in their hearts that they are protected and taken care of - that God will lead the way.
Because of this, they are strong enough to not only handle the situation but learn from the event and grow in the direction they were designed to in order to impact another brother or sister of God. Strong people are still human, so of course, there are plenty of questioning and misunderstanding. However, in the long run, going through the HEAVY situations we find ourselves in should remind us of God's love every second of every day!
Take pride in knowing that God is preparing you for GREATNESS!! Take your experience and help others that find themselves in a similar struggle. Help them grow to become believers through your words, your actions and your beliefs. Even if they are not going through what you did/are, your ability to stand tall and not drown yourself in sorrow may inspire someone else to do the same.
Your behavior may be the inspiration someone else needs just to get through the day.
-Anonymous Joe
-Anonymous Joe
