So, I’ve really wanted to update my blog. However, I am currently at a loss for words. WARNING: MAJOR WRITER’S BLOCK
I guess I will share how God has been working in me through my job.
As mentioned previously, I am an RN. I worked for nearly 2 years on a cardiac step-down unit. And now I find myself welcoming new parents and their precious little ones into the world in postpartum. I’ve been here for a year and a half now. Even though the stress level and work load is completely different, I am still in awe of how His light shines, when most needed. This typically happy and healthy floor has its sad moments as well.
Recently while caring for a patient, the question was asked by many, (patient, family, even some staff), “Why do terrible things happen to good people, and some who are “less deserving” seem to have everything handed to them? This is a tough question, and unfortunately I see this all too often. Even in my own family, I have seen this.
In the past few months, I have started attending Grief Share. And on this week’s homework, it addresses the “why”. Psalm 34:19 says, “A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.” We aren’t guaranteed an easy, perfect life once we accept Christ into our hearts. In fact, many times when I’m seeking after Christ with all my heart is when Satan attacks the hardest. Why would he attack someone, who’s already captured bye sin?
Also, sure anyone can be a ‘good person’. But how’s his or her relationship with Christ? We all have sin in our lives. But due to the death of Christ on the cross, I can hold onto hope. We must “entrust ourselves, our loved ones” to Him. Yes, so things may not always go as planned. But if I’ve put my faith (Belief and complete trust in God), in Him…I know I will inherit (I know my family will inherit) eternal life.
The things of this world (what are seen) are temporary. But the unseen are eternal (forever). (2 Corinthians 4:18)
I don’t know if this really makes any sense at all…I really kind of feel like I meshed a ton of topics into one. And I could probably go a little more in depth.
My prayer is: The Holy Spirit will work through me, when these difficult questions are brought up, because I do not have all the answers.
To the right: Precious Peruvian kids (summer 2009, Herrera)
If you’re feeling uncertain, or asking God “why?” Just know you’re not alone. And it’s okay to ask Him questions. Until next time,
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15: 13, ESV)
