“Let the waters rise, if You want them to…”

For some reason, many of the friends and family I hold most dear are going through very difficult times right now–most of it involving poor health.

I’ve struggled somewhat during these last few months with the age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? 

And some other questions: Why would God allow something terrible to happen to us? If He’s got such a wonderful, perfect plan for each of our lives, how can tragedy and sickness be a part of that plan? How can we serve Him and let Him work through us for others if we are so sick or afflicted with a trial that it’s all we can do to make it through another day?

One thought that gives me peace is that God is big. So big that none of us can possibly comprehend his power–or His love. He is the Lord and Master(mind) of history, of nature, of even our health. Jesus proved all of that when He came to Earth. When he fulfilled prophecies of the Messiah, when he walked on water, and when he drove out demons and healed the sick. 

In both the scope of eternity and in the scope of our lives, God is in control. And furthermore, we know that “all things work together for good for those who love [Him]” (Romans 8:28). If He allows something terrible to happen to us, He’s going to bring something beautiful and good out of it. He gives every thing and every human being a purpose. Every trial. Every tumor, every financial difficulty, every death. 

If I sound like I have the “why bad things happen to good people” question all figured out, I don’t. If I sound like I’m at peace that my friends and family are suffering with terrible things, I’m not. If I sound like I’m convinced that seeking, following and trusting God with all my heart is the only way I can get through everything life throws at me, I am.  

Mikeschair’s “Let the Waters Rise”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIkQ7YVys_A

Don’t know where to begin
Its like my world’s caving in
And I try but I can’t control my fear
Where do I go from here?

sometimes its so hard to pray
When You feel so far away
But I am willing to go
Where you want me to
God, I trust You

There’s a raging sea 
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to 
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You

I will swim in the deep
‘Cuz You’ll be next to me
You’re in the eye of the storm
And the calm of the sea
You’ll never out of reach

God, You know where I’ve been
You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You’ll be faithful again
I’m holding Your hand

There’s a raging sea 
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to 
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You

God Your love is enough
You will pull me through
I’m holding onto You
God Your love is enough
I will follow You
I will follow You

Ohhh

There’s a raging sea 
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to 
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You