Sometimes things happen in life that leave us questioning our theology, that leave us questioning God. That's especially true when we've lived in surrender to God and His will, doing the right thing living for Him to the best of our ability and knowledge.

So what does it mean when He allows the unimaginable to happen? What did we do wrong? Where did I mess up to deserve this?

Those questions may never be answered. We may be left with a blank. But one thing I know is that He hasn’t left us during those times. His ways are higher than ours, and His ways are past our complete understanding. He holds on to our pain, and only He can truly understand and heal our broken hearts.

We’ll never comprehend His ways on this side of heaven. It's during these times that we must fall back on who God says He is and on the promises He has made us. We must trust that He has our best interest in mind, for “all things work together for the good of those who love Him.” It may not appear to be good at the time, but “though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.”

...and after we have done all of those things, to stand.