Digging Deeper – Why Me?
Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:12 (NLT)
WHY ME?
“Why me?” This is likely the first question many of us ask when we face hardships. On this side of Heaven, we may never fully understand the answer. Yet, we are called to trust and hold on to our faith. Scripture reveals that suffering can shape and mold us into more devoted followers of Christ.
God does not cause suffering, but He allows it. The Fall of man introduced suffering into the world. Though painful, suffering matures us and refines our character, making us more effective servants for Christ. As Romans 5:3-5 says, “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
Through suffering, our patience grows, our empathy deepens, and our courage to support others in their trials is strengthened. All of these qualities develop as we endure physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles. In the process, we gain new perspectives, and often, we discover a profound love for Christ amid our suffering. God is refining you through your trials.
Courtney Miller is the Special Needs ministry Director at NorthStar Church. She was born a Texas girl, but has lived in Georgia the majority of her life (Go Dawgs!). She married her husband, Chris, in 2012. They have two children with a third on the way.