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Have you ever found yourself asking God “Why?” Why is this happening? Why now? Why me?
We’ve all been there. The questions weigh heavy, especially when life feels out of control, uncertain, or even unfair. We know the Scriptures, we’ve memorized Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV): Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. That verse gives us reason to trust. Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV) reminds us that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him. And Jeremiah 29:11 tells us God has plans to prosper and not to harm us.
While these words sound beautiful, full of hope, wrapped in a bow of divine promises, what happens when we’re caught in the middle of pain, confusion, and unanswered questions? How do we trust God with our “whys”?
Why is my spouse acting in a way that doesn’t reflect the love and respect described in Scripture?
Why am I constantly behind on bills no matter how hard I try?
Why do I have to watch someone I love suffer with this illness?
Why are my children drifting from everything I taught them?
Why am I being overlooked and mistreated at work?
Why? Why? Why?
I hope I’m not the only one who loves God deeply and genuinely trusts Him, yet still finds these “whys” creeping into my heart. Sometimes they cloud my judgment, affect my attitude, and shake the posture of my spirit.
The question stands: Will you trust Him?
Psalm 9:10 (NIV) says, Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Isaiah 26:4 (NIV) tells us, Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.
When the “whys” get too heavy, these are the verses I return to. They steady me when I find myself saying, “Lord, I want your will; but I don’t understand why it has to be this way.”
Job is one of the greatest examples we have of someone who trusted God in the middle of his “why”. He lost everything—his wealth, his children, his health, his support system—and yet Job clung to his integrity and to God’s sovereignty. I’m sure he asked, “Why me?” but he never let his questions drown his faith.
Joseph in Genesis 37 also faced betrayal, imprisonment, and isolation. His own family rejected him. He was falsely accused. But he never stopped trusting that God would fulfill the dream He gave him, even when that dream seemed impossibly far away.
Both men remind us that asking “why” doesn’t disqualify our faith. In fact, it often deepens it. God is not threatened by our questions. He simply asks that we continue to trust Him through them.
So if you’re in a season of wondering, doubting, or barely holding on, let me encourage you: Trust God with the “whys”. You may not have all the answers, but you do have His promises. And those are more than enough.
Let the Word anchor you. Let your questions drive you closer to Him. And even when you don’t understand…keep trusting.
Raynette Jones
Raynette Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in English and has studied Theology at Houston Baptist University. She currently works with Mentoring Alliance of Tyler as a Mentor, which she absolutely loves. Raynette has been with her current employer for almost 20 years and holds the role as Demand Planning Analyst. She also has her own small business- “Chronicles of Beauty”. She has completed independent studies with the Womenary programs online and loves every study that she has come across. Raynette loves digging deep into God’s word and encouraging others to do the same. She enjoys traveling, reading, blogging, spending time with her family, cooking, and teaching the word to others. She wants to use every gift that God has given her to glorify his name. 
