Finding God In Your MiscarriageНамуна

Day 4 - Asking the Right Question

Job suffered incredible loss; he, too, grieved his children’s passing. In his grief, he questioned and wondered, like many of us do. But he asked the wrong questions and repented when God called him out for it. Essentially, God asked him where he was when the Universe was created. Did he order everything to be? God alone understands all the intricacies of this vast creation and why things happen. So, who is Job to call into question what the Creator does.

Let me say this, before going on: it’s okay to express your doubt and proclaim your frustration. God is not surprised by your heart thoughts and is big enough to take them all. However, at some point, you have to let go of all the wrong questions and shift your mind to proceed with the right questions.

We want to ask, “Why, God?” in the hardship. We want to question Him and His goodness. This is normal when loss strikes but this is the wrong question—the one that leads us astray. Instead, a better question to ask is:

“God, what can I learn about You, about myself, and about life as a result of this season?”

There is so much treasure to be found in our trials and tribulations. It’s the storms that forge a more authentic and mature version of ourselves, and where we find God most intimately. Instead of pulling away and doubting, press in and ask the hard question. Uncover the value that can only be found right here, right now. 

1. What can you learn about His character? 
2. What can you learn about yourself? 
3. What nugget of wisdom regarding a flourishing life can be found in this loss? 

Don’t waste your anguish—use it to forge a closer relationship with God, a better you, and a more fruitful life. And trust that God has everything worked out for a good purpose.