There is nothing more devestating than to loose a loved one. No matter how they leave is not important, however it is the loss that causes most grief. Thinking about the recent tragedy in Haiti had me wondering about the hurt, pain and devestation that families all over are feeling from this terrible event. The masses that have suffered and the amount of lives lost are so vast that it calls upon the human emotion and bids us compassion toward our bothers and sisters.
Life is precious and to see it taken away in such uncontrollable circumstances is probably one of the most difficult things to face in the reality of it all. Questions emerge and thoughts arise. Where was God in all of this? If there is a God, how could he allow this to occur? If God is love and he cares for his children what kind of loving God allows this sort of loss? As we seek the answers to those questions I ask that you also consider this. Does God allow this to happen, or does he make things happen? This of course all depends on what your belief systems are and how you view God personally.
As for me, I believe God allows things to happen. For what ever reason and what ever purpose, God can foresee, beyond our comprehension what is able to come out of the incidents that occur in life. It may be hard to comprehend how such loss, sadness and hurt can bring about any understanding in any sort of positive light but I ask you to think deeper. As I began, I stated that as disasters occur and life is taken away at such large porportions, to say the least, it beckons the attention of the human emotion. The connectivity that we have established on such short notice creates a bond that has us working in one motion toward caring for our brothers and sisters.
There is always a need for this type of interaction, however, we seldom recognize this need. In our moments of trial and tribulations, we tend to look to connect with another. To face the monster of destruction and lend a helping hand, listening ear or an open heart. Let us not let human loss and devestation be the only time in which we allow this emotion to manifest in our daily lives and routines. Let us recognize the ability to accept this connection at any point in our existence, not just when bad things happen.
A for God, it would be too much for me to suggest that these things are allowed to occur for us to recognize the fragility of life and how it can be taken away at less than a moments notice, if that at all. But, I would like to suggest that as we ponder why these things occur and how the outcomes could ever bring about positive reactions, that we see the opportunity to open our eyes, embrace life and those who share life with us and hold them dearly. Family, friends and strangers alike can all come together when terrible things happen. Why not when things are also good? Lets asks these questions but also search diligently for the answers. There is a reason for everything whether you believe in God or not. So as you search, maybe those answers will lead you to a faith based conclusion, and maybe it won't but don't get caught in the unknown. Find a peace that passes all understanding and help to share hope to others who may not have any left or may have forgotten why they ever hoped at all.
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