Everyone asks the question “why?” Many times it is in response to a difficult situation or experience. “Why?” has always been one of my favorite questions—not because I love it, but because it encompasses all my questions into one concise inquiry. Even more often the question is posed as, “Why, God?” People wonder “how can a good God allow bad things to happen?” He has already given us an answer and a reason—sometimes the answer simply being, “For a reason.” His word is simple and clear—and more often than not, piercing.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (NLT)
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.”
Karyn Pugh
Tennessee
Pray Together: “Know His calling in the Workplace and Community” is our theme for November. Pray earnestly for the role women play both at work and in the community.
