We stood there right in harm's way
We watched the whole thing go down in flames.
The fire grew high against the black sky.
All we could think was
"Why, God? Why?"
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We watched her fight for so many years
Though she was a warrior, we wept an ocean of tears.
Finally healed on the day that she died,
all we could ask was
"Why, God? Why?"
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Little girl, a precious gift
placed in their lives and their souls she did lift.
Gone in an instant and as they raised her body high,
all they could scream was
"Why, God? Why?
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I was coming from a place where I don't think I was blaming God, but trying to understand His ways. It will be a year on November 2 since my pawpaw died. I still lay in bed at night and think about my aunt Vickie. All I really have to say to Him is "God, WHAT were You thinking?" In late September, we had some family friends lose a very special person. His death was beyond tragic and completely unexpected. He left behind his wife and 4 children. What were You thinking, God? Time has and will heal the aches in my heart. This morning I read the following in Jesus Calling:
The best repsonse to losses or thwarted hopes is praise....
Be prepared to let go of anything I take from you, but never let go
of My Hand!
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God has taken and will continue to take precious people in my life. A few weeks ago, I was questioning God "Why?" The hardest thing is to let go of lives/situations lost. For as long as I can remember, I've prayed that the Lord NEVER takes those close to me. I can't comprehend being alive without certain people. So that's why I say it's almost impossible for me to let go- but one thing I do know now is that it is vital to never let go of God's hand. No matter how hard I have to grip.
