I Don't Understand

“I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will the outcome of all this be?” – Daniel 12:8

Things happen that just don’t make sense in my - oh so logical mind.
I’ve read the Word and understood that God is good and merciful.
Yet, when I ask for this or that to be done, and I’ve hit my knees,
It doesn’t come to be, and I’m left wondering if He hears me at all.

Ever been there?  Most of us have at one time or another questioned whether God is listening or not.  Prayers are lifted with complete sincerity from a broken heart, a troubled mind or a helpless soul and it seems as though what we ask for isn’t granted.  Our human tendency, most times, is to think that God either doesn’t hear us or doesn’t care.  Neither of which is true.  The truth of the matter is that God has a much better understanding of everything that is going on in this world, and understands how our small part impacts the whole.  This is referred to as omniscient, and is unfathomable for the human mind to comprehend.  Just because something you pray for doesn’t come to fruition, doesn’t mean God didn’t hear you or doesn’t care.  It could simply mean that there is a bigger purpose than your wants and desires. 

Many of us have prayed for the healing of an individual only to see that individual pass away.  We often ask, “Why didn’t God save them?”  What we have to realize is that the reason we are on this earth to begin with is to love and serve God.  There are many times when the death of one person will draw others closer to a relationship with God, that otherwise might have never considered it.  When the tragic event of September 11, 2001 happened in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC, thousands of people died in the span of 4 hours that morning.  Yet, all around the globe people once again drew closer to each other and to God for comfort and assurance that love was still present.  The horrific deaths triggered a resurgence in the church that brought millions back into a local sanctuary where they could once again hear of God, love, salvation and grace.

Emotions were scarred that day.  We miss our friends, family and loved ones even now 10 years later.  The human heart is bound by the relationships we form with others around us, and when they are gone, a hole is left behind.  We want to avoid the pain, suffering and longing when loved ones die.  In most cases this is why we pray for God to heal them, so we won’t have to go on without them.  The thing is, every one of us will die, it’s a proven fact.  Even though we know it’s coming, it always seems to get here too soon.  Only God knows when that time has come, and when our life has been fruitful enough.

I believe that God does use the death and the struggles of people to the grow His Kingdom.  I also believe in miraculous healing when appropriate for Him to get the glory.  We must trust in His sovereignty and look to Him for comfort from our pain.  He alone has the ability to heal the scars and wounds of a broken heart, because He alone has given more than any of us ever could imagine.  Never forget, He gave us His Son – to die a brutal death on a cross for our salvation.  God knew from the moment of Holy conception how that story would end, yet He did it anyway.  The wrath of God was poured out upon His own Son, so that you and I might have eternal life.  If God cries, can you imagine the flooding of tears upon His pillow that day.  He’s been there, He knows your pain and sorrow, and He wants to help you through it.  You don’t have to understand, you have to trust that He does.
Prayer:
Loving Father,
You are an awesome, loving God.  You have given us salvation and redemption through the death and resurrection of Your Son.  We receive Your grace and peace in knowing that we are Yours.  Many come to You with heavy hearts this morning, longing for those that have passed away.  Pour out Your love on them Lord and help them to see, through their pain, Your comfort, Your peace and Your mercy.  Renew their spirit Lord that they might be vibrant with life once again and live for You, sharing Your love with others. In Your precious name we pray – Amen.

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