Quest for an answer
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Why Do Good People Always Suffer? A question that comes to my mind frequently.
You must have come across this question many times.
I am no different from you.
This question might have popped up randomly or through unfavorable
experiences of your own or others in your surroundings.
If you’re someone, who has always done things right on your part and tried to give your maximum efforts but hasn’t received favorable results, then you’re bound to be haunted by this question, asking higher powers, “Why me?”
Similarly, I kept asking people this question many times, but never received any satisfactory response.
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I even put this question on one of my social media profiles, where I’m very
active. I didn’t get any satisfactory answers from there either.
I was recently discussing this question with my father and his reply is what stopped my search for the answer to this question.
He said, “God tests them more who are close to them, just like a teacher who always likes to give more tasks to his/her favorite students.”
I thought about his perspective and my intuition approved it, that’s when my mind brought me memories of my student life when teachers/professors would engage his/her favorite students in different tasks.
Instead of getting stressed by the workload, those students would take it as a privilege to complete that.
When we apply the same concept by treating God as our teacher and we are his favorite students, we won’t get disheartened by the challenges that come our way because we know that we’re his favorites.
So, good people don’t suffer; it is the test of their patience and resilience.
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Your reflections really resonated with me. It's a beautiful reminder that the journey of seeking answers is just as important as finding them.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to visit your post. Once upon a time I was also stuck in this question, then I came along a verse which changed my perspective "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." What your father said is also a perspective. But it holds true in selective situations, not always. In my study of resilience, I found that the more we face challenges, the better we becomes in handling them. This is the reason parents don't panic when children fear many small challenges because they have already passed so they know how to do things.
ReplyDeleteRightly said! I also used to often wonder but never said why me? But then, I summated the same logic that God tests those who are powered with resilience and fortitude to bear it.
ReplyDeleteThis blog post deeply resonated with me. I've often grappled with the question, "Why do good people suffer?" It's comforting to know I'm not alone in this quest for understanding. Thank you for articulating this shared struggle so poignantly.
ReplyDeleteI honestly am not sure about this. Yes I too have heard of this . But I often feel that words and phrases like these are meant to help you cross the struggles and be there till you find a solution or get used to the problem as a bigger issue is upon you. A placebo kind of effect. Sorry to be a damp squib and I too pray, am spiritual enough but if God wants us to remain close to him , this is quite a sad way to test people he loves.
ReplyDeleteI am sure most of us have gone through this. Why me? I mean don't we question this all the time? At least I do! Even I am looking for an answer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful reminder. Everything happens for a reason and every day you survive you get stronger and better!
ReplyDeleteThanks fore reading and sharing your views!
DeleteI like God, but how much patience and resilience do we need to show before it stops. I have never been able to understand the complexity of life, the sufferings and the challenges. I think we need to work as smootheners rather than disruptors.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a beautiful perspective to look at this question. Yes we often ask this question but this answer gives us strength and confidence to overcome the trying times. Thanks for sharing this lovely thought with us!
ReplyDeleteI dont know who is good or bad ... what I know everyone has some good and some bad. Resilence and patience will pay you with time and that what makes the difference in life.
ReplyDeleteI love how this blog gently shifts perspective—from despair to dignity. The teacher-student analogy really spoke to me. It’s comforting to think struggles mean we’re trusted with strength.
ReplyDeleteThis blog is different; it reminds us how to think in a different way and not to forget to rebuild our thinking perspective while enjoying the journey of life.
ReplyDeleteI can so relate with your father's reply. It's true just like childhood days where you were expected to be more availabe for teachers, you gotta serve the God with so many tests
ReplyDeleteFathers are such guiding lights in our lives. I am glad it was your Father who was able to give you a satisfactory answer to your question and that resonated with you an dmade your life better. Yes a positive attitude always helps getting through life.
ReplyDeleteTough times come to test us and we have to take things in our stride.
ReplyDeleteThis truly is the reason and yes this keptt me not stressing about it and take it easy
ReplyDeleteWe have all been there, haven't we! Thank you for this reminder.
ReplyDeleteI’ve asked the same question many times, and I believe many of us have. It feels so unfair when you're doing your best and still facing struggles. But your father’s perspective is beautiful. Thinking of ourselves as God’s favorite students, being tested and trusted with more, somehow makes the pain feel a little lighter. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDelete- Anjali Tripathi/ Messymom
This is what we are always taught and also that God knows what is right for us. Sometimes we believe it sometimes we don't.
ReplyDeleteSounds cliche, but unless gold has to endure extreme heat and hammering before it's moulded into beautiful ornaments. Life tests us in it's own way to turn us into gold.
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ReplyDeleteIt is but natural to question God. And even ask why me. Although I don't fully agree with the concept of chosen one, I do agree that when God gives us difficulties, he also gives us the strength to bear them.
"Why me" is the toughest question which haunts everyone atleast once in their life.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really positive way of looking at things.
ReplyDeleteNoor Anand Chawla