by Debbie Robus

Created on: January 24, 2007   Last Updated: January 26, 2009

It is so much easier to *blame* God than to trust Him. And blaming God seems to be a convenient "out" for many people. There is a saying, "If God takes you to it, He'll take you through it." But so many fail to recognize the truth of this statement. This causes Satan to absolutely dance with delight. We don't realize it, but he is there... in the background, whispering, "It's all God's fault, you know. He made this or that happen to you. He caused your poor health, your bankruptcy, your addiction, the death of your loved one. He is dragging you down and making you miserable. It is ALL God's fault."

Why do so many of us buy into this? It is far easier to blame someone else... especially God... and wallow in our misery and self-pity. It is easier to pawn off the responsibility for our woes on Someone else rather than to accept it for ourselves. If we accept what happens to us without blaming God, we have to find a way to work through our grief and sadness, our pain and suffering. Of course, the obvious (or is it?) solution is to TURN to God and ask for His help... His grace... His mercy... His healing. But human nature often compels us to wallow in our woes instead... and to succumb to Satan's urgings to "blame God."

I have had opportunities to blame God for things. And I probably have done just that at certain stages of my life. But I have learned that God does not cause bad things to happen. He may *allow* me to take a path He doesn't choose in order to grow, or He may use my suffering or discomfort for His purposes, but He does NOT say, "I think I will cause her serious pain and suffering today."

Within a span of 13 months in the late '90's, I lost my brother to liver failure and my dad to a heart attack brought on by complications of renal failure. It was a very, very difficult time for me and for my family. But I refused to blame God for what happened. I know He did not cause their suffering - or our grief. I know that He used the circumstances and events of their illnesses, deaths, and our subsequent mourning to strengthen not only us, but also those around us who were watching (and someone is ALWAYS watching) as we dealt with the challenges. I know that God gave me strength and courage to put one foot in front of the other and make it through the days/weeks/years that followed.

I have had opportunities to counsel others in similar situations since my own loss, and there have been some who want to question - and most certainly to blame - God. They stop going

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