Biblical Answer

Why did this have to happen to my family?

The Sovereignty of God

The question of why something has to happen to our families is a question that has puzzled many of us. As Christians, we understand that God is sovereign over all creation, including our families. This means that God is in control of every event, big or small, that occurs in our lives. While we may not always understand why something has to happen, we can trust that God has a purpose behind it.

God's Purposes in Our Families

In Psalm 78:2-4, it says, "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world. When I summoned you by name and you came from the great waters, and when I said to you, 'You are my people,' you did not acknowledge me. They have not obeyed me, they have not remembered my commands, but they have rejected the law of my God and have not obeyed my decrees." This passage shows that God has purposes for our families that may not always be clear to us. We may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but we can trust that He has a plan to bring glory to Himself through our families.

Prayer and Trust

In the face of difficult family situations, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. However, as Christians, we are called to trust in God's sovereignty and to pray for our families. Prayer is a powerful tool that can bring healing and restoration to our families. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, it says, "never stop praying." By praying for our families, we can trust that God will work out His purposes in our lives, even when we don't understand why something has to happen. Ultimately, our trust is not in our own ability to fix our families, but in God's power to bring glory to Himself through our lives. As we pray for our families, we can trust that God will work out His purposes in a way that brings glory to Himself.