Why Wonder Why

An unfortunate part of human nature is that we all feel lost and wonder why about numerous occurrences in our lives. We have all been betrayed, experienced some form of loss, dealt with unfair circumstances, or regretted certain decisions or actions that we have taken. Human nature causes one to dwell forever on wondering why these things occurred or why you did what you did. Questioning is normal, but it can have negative effects. A line from a song by The Classic Crime goes like this: "Sick with regret, you sputter out. Your flame swallowed in doubt...Life's thrown before your eyes and leaves its toll." This demonstrates the negative side of wondering why.

The hardest part about life is the fact that many questions are left unanswered and that is how it is supposed to be. You can search long and hard for a solution or a reason, but more likely than not, you will hit a dead end. One of the greatest triumphs in life that one can achieve is accepting not always knowing. That is in fact how God intended it to be. Humans are not blessed with all of the answers. 1 Corinthians 1:19 says, "For it is written: 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." We must all come to terms with the fact that we can not solve all problems or help those who need help. We are not in control, and wondering will only harm us and diminish our capacity to fully experience life.

There are those in life who lack faith because they feel that nothing good ever seems to happen to them, so thus, God must be against them. In fact, the opposite is true. God is always fighting for you and wanting you to seek Him. Hardships are meant to be tests of character. Author of Heaven is Real, Don Piper, put it this way: "It's the sinful ones, the people who have failed and need help, that God seeks for heavenly occupancy." James 1:2-4 puts it like this: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." We are never meant to throw in the towel when life gets tough. That is when you should look heavenward and seek the Lord, putting your faith in Him. In the words of the band, Kutless, "Everybody falls sometimes. Gotta find the strength to rise from the ashes and make a new beginning. Anyone can feel the ache. You think it's more than you can take, but you're stronger, stronger than you know...Broken hearts become brand new. That's what faith can do."

Many struggle with the concept of faith. This world is built too strongly on reason, which leaves many grasping for air when reason can't be found. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." For me personally, it is easier to find examples in song lyrics. A line from Addison Road goes as follows: "Everything rides on hope now. Everything rides on faith somehow. When the world has broken me down, Your love sets me free." Pretty much, one should always seek God for the unanswered questions in life. Only He can provide the appropriate comfort in difficult situations.

For the academic, this still lacks proper evidence. But again, it is fruitless to continually search for proof of something in the world when the answer lies within the soul. Nobody ever searches for proof of love before a wedding, yet most always question God's existence. One cannot physically see love, yet we don't doubt it's existence. Unfortunately, many still question the existence of God. My hope is that one day people will realize that He is the answer and will also provide some answers to those nagging "Why" questions that come up in life.