Tough Times

My three month old son had a rough night last night.  We are very fortunate that he is a happy baby, but he sure wasn't very happy last night while he was screaming his lungs out.  We aren't exactly sure what caused these piercing screams but most likely it was some sort of gas bubble or other tummy troubles.  Needless to say he was definitely in pain.

As his Father, I wanted so bad to help him as he was crying for help but there was nothing I could do in that moment to make things better.  His three month old mind may have even wondered how I could have let this happen to him and been mad at me for not making it go away. All I could do was hold him in my arms and say, "It's okay Beau.  Daddy's got you.  You're going to make it."  while he got through the pain.

Sometimes I think that's how God feels.  We all deal with our own version of pain and as His children I would have to imagine that He hates to see us crying out during difficult times.  And as much as we think He can or should do something about it I think God is there saying, "It's okay Brett.  I've got you.  You're going to make it."

People often wonder why bad things happen to good/innocent people and I don't have the answer.  What I do know is that God never promised that we would not face tough times.  He promised that we would never face tough times alone!  

Whatever it is you're going through, remember that you're not alone.  Cry it out in God's arms.  You're going to make it!