When God Doesn’t Make Sense

When I was in the University, I attended the Gospel Student Fellowship (GSF), AAUA chapter, God’s Sweetest Family. One of the best gifts I received from the fellowship was the book titled “When God Doesn’t Make Sense“. I was gifted the book as the best worker-in-training during my set.

This book, written by Dr. James Dobson, has remained one of my favourite books of all time. It’s a great reminder for those times when we’re left wondering “WHY.” It’s about trust—trusting God’s heart and His love, even when things seem dark or confusing.

One of the stories that has stayed with me from the book is a beautiful illustration of a child who had toothache, and his father took him to a Dentist to be treated. This little child, overwhelmed by pain gazed at his dad with big questioning eyes. He couldn’t understand why his dad would allow him go through such a painful procedure. The child felt betrayed and that made the pain even worse. Unknown to him, his father’s heart aches too, but he knows the pain is temporary and necessary for the child’s long-term health.

There are times we, like that little child, wonder why God is allowing something painful get to us. Yet, like the father, God’s love never leaves us, even in the moments that don’t make sense.

Maybe right now, you’re facing a situation that feels bewildering or even unfair.
Maybe you’ve prayed and waited, yet you’re left wondering if God is listening.

Friend, this is when trusting God becomes more than words – it becomes a decision we have to make.

God’s plans may be mysterious, but His love for you is unchanging. He has the full picture, and though we may not understand everything now, He promises to be with us through it all.

I encourage you never to forget that God is working, even in silence, even in those times when it seems we cannot see His hand. God is never the enemy; He is never against you.

So, if you’re in a season where things don’t add up, I encourage you to cling to the truth of who God is. Trust that He’s right there, loving you, holding you, and working out His perfect plan, even in the mystery.

Even if you have lost something, He is the reason you have not lost everything.
It’s okay to cry; let no one make you feel you’re weak or foolish for shedding tears. But I encourage you not to overdo it. Crying doesn’t solve a matter.

You might need to ask Him what He would have you do in a time like this.

In all, please never forget His promise…

“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” — Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)

Keep going, keep trusting – God’s got you.
And know this: I love you, too.

Emphasis on 5.17

Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working