Why Not Me?

by Ellie Evans

People who are suffering so often ask,

whatever the cause may be,

“What have I done to deserve all this?”

or “Lord, why has this happened to me?”

But maybe the question I should ask instead

is “why should I escape pain and loss?”,

When God suffered the very worst of both

as He watched His Son die on the cross.

Why should others know serious illness,

or walk the dark valleys of grief,

and I be spared of all sadness and pain...

without challenge of my deepest belief.

If someone must struggle with sorrow and pain

it might as well be me;

for I have the God of all comforts within

sustaining me most lovingly.

My Lord never promised that I’d not feel

sorrow and pain of my own.

But He promised, more importantly,

 I’ll not have to face them alone.

He’ll walk with me through the thick darkness of grief

and carry me when I can’t walk...

He’ll help me to face the worst that could come

and answer when I can’t even talk.

I wish there were no death and suffering

to be borne while we’re here in this life,

but  Satan has seen that every soul on this earth

will know more than it’s share of strife.

I choose to face every challenge he throws,

whether sickness or sorrow it be,

clinging to Christ and trusting His promise

that in Him I’ll have sure victory.

That victory may not be evident to all

as I battle this world’s great strife,

for my victory is in Jesus, my Lord...

 in whom I’ve eternal life.