We all have struggles and suffering. However, suffering is not meted out evenhandedly. We must come to terms with our suffering and attempt to answer the question, “Is my God good when my life isn’t?” One phenomenon in a portion of American society though, is that we are trying to eradicate as much suffering as possible. The environmental suffering that many have faced and/or continue to face (persecution for their faith or the lack of the basic necessities of life) has been all but eradicated for the middle and upper middle classes. However, life is supposed to be hard. We will all suffer. Even with eliminating some of the environmental factors, we will suffer – losses of loved ones, failing health, natural disasters, a child with special needs. Instead of concocting schemes to attempt to throw off our crosses, we must learn to take up our cross and still follow Him. We must learn abandon to God and His will. Instead of coveting others’ lives with a deep dissatisfaction with the life I’ve been given, I must abandon myself to the life God has given me and use it to bless Him.
–David Goetz
Life is hard.
But God walks through the hard parts with me holding my hand and guiding me through.
Therefore, my God is good.
Even when my life isn’t.