Teach me, and I will keep quiet. Show me what I have done wrong. – Job 6:24

The human brain is built to form logical connections. It’s how we make sense of our world.

For every effect, there is a presumed cause. For every consequence, there is an action. For every natural phenomenon, there’s a scientific explanation.

So when the effect of suffering exists without a known cause, it’s human nature for us to try to make one up. Just look at some of the things Job’s friends said to him after he lost his wealth, children, and health:

“Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin..”

“Your children must have sinned against God, so their punishment (death) was deserved.”

You may look at unfortunate circumstances in others’ lives and assume they’re receiving their karma. You may look at your own life and assume you’re receiving your due karma for some unknown offense.

But sometimes it’s not about wrongdoing at all.

Sometimes it’s about God’s doing.

When you’re puzzled and dumbfounded about things that have happened in your life, let go of your inclination to try to figure it out. And take the assumptions of others with a grain of salt.

You’re not God, so you won’t know all the answers until He reveals them to you in His time. He may not even reveal them to you on this side of eternity. Why? Because He’s much deeper and wider than you, that’s why.

Just know that ALL things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.

Be blessed,

Alexia