I think too many times, we as Christians think that with our relationship with God, only good and prosperity will come. I admit to thinking this sometimes too. But that isn't always the case. Job is the prime example of this. He trusted and believed in the Lord with all His heart and yet God allowed Satan to enter his life and destroy much of his possessions and family and even himself. Through it all, Job still knew God was in control of his life and he trusted even though he questioned why at times. And I believe questioning why something is happening is not a wrong thought to have when troubles enter our lives. Our initial thought may be that we have sinned or done something wrong in the eyes of the Lord. This may be true, but sometimes God just has a plan, and this is part of it. He sometimes puts us through trials and tribulations to see if we will still trust and follow Him even in the most difficult times of our lives. It says in the bible that we are to be married to Christ (Hosea 2:19-20). I am married to Christ, and this means I will follow Him through sickness and in health; rich or poor; and until death do me part from Him. Then, we are able to meet up with Him again in all His glory in Heaven!
You may be going through a tough time and not know why this is happening and not trust that God still loves you and is there with you. You may think you have done wrong. You may just feel distant from God right now, which is hard for you. In all of these situations, God IS with you, and still cares. Our faith is not based on FEELING His presence and peace all the time, but rather TRUSTING and KNOWING He is their based on Faith. So please take heart because our creator has a perfect plan, and will not put us through any trials and troubles that we can't handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). Try and take this time to build a stronger faith and trust in the perfect plan of God our father. If He brought you to it; He will bring you through it! Amen
