Howdy Friends! “WHY,” may be the most common prayer in the world. Pagans pray it. People of all faiths pray it. Even serious Christians pray it.
To be sure, asking why something has happened is a legitimate question in itself. But it frequently arises from self-pity, continues in the wrong direction, and ends somewhere other than God’s clear will.
Seeking the answer.
The answer sought is often obvious enough. But implies guilt that the inquirer denies to admit. Often they ask why. They do not ask to get a true answer. Some ask, so as to seek to shift the blame to someone or something else. That is not the direction needed.
Ultimately many seek to shift the blame to God.
Why did he let this happen to me? If he exists, and is a loving God, surely he will love me and stop this bad thing. Even stop me from doing bad things to myself. Is it profitable to try to blame God. Or to doubt Him?
When we ask God why – We first need to be honest before God.
Are we facing facts honestly? Are we ready to confess our sin, honestly? And not simply attempt to justify our sin. Or explain our sin. Or see our sin through eyes of the flesh, the world. Are we determined to shift blame?
Are we serious about knowing God’s will? Are we committed to personal holiness in the future?
Until those steps can be taken, honestly. One by one. The world, the trap, of “why me?” can never be escaped.
“Why Me?” is inherently insincere. And ends where it begins. In a determination to do what is right in ones own eyes. Rather than God’s.
Cry out to the Lord in HUMILITY of a broken spirit and a contrite heart (Ps 51:17). And Thank Heavenly Father for the lesson. ~ Gitty Up.
WHY may be the most common prayer in the world
