Just to clarify last night’s “angry post,” I don’t blame God for curing one person and not another.  Although I do blame those who contribute to a misinterpretation that individuals are rewarded/ cured because of their own merits.  We have no idea what God’s plan is or why bad things happen to good people. 

There is so much about God’s plan I don’t understand, and I desperately want to.  Which is why the song ‘Stay Strong’ by Danny Gokey is one of my favorites.  Last night I went to bed angry.  Not with God but with society.  Frustrated that I couldn’t understand God’s will and feeling like society doesn’t understand me.  When I woke up this morning, I immediately started singing this song in my head.  Perhaps it was a nudge/ reminder/ comfort sent to me from above.     

Below are the lyrics if you would like to reflect upon them. 

Stay strong my friends. 

Stay Strong

By: Dany Gokey

I’ve been waiting for breakthrough, I’ve been praying for change.

I know You’ll work it all for good but how long will that take?

I’ve been asking for healing and I’m not gonna lie

I’m ready for the miracle, God, let it be this time. 

But if I never see the promise on this side of the grave

My hope might be shaken but my faith with never break.

Because I know the day is coming when You’ll right all of the wrong

So I’ll praise You in the waiting and my faith will stay strong.

God, You taught me to trust You, You showed me how to believe.

You’re the author and the finisher of what You start in me.

So I’m not gonna doubt it, I’m gonna hold onto peace.

‘Cause if I have You and nothing else, I still have everything.

‘Cause if I never see the promise on this side of the grave.

My hope might be shaken but my faith will never break.

Because I know the day is coming when You’ll right all of the wrong.

So I’ll praise You in the waiting and my faith will stay strong. 

I’ll count it joy when I am tested.

‘Cause You bring beauty from my pain, it’s never wasted.

But if I never see the promise on this side of the grave.

My hope might be shaken but my faith will never break.

Because I know the day is coming when You’ll right all of the wrong.

So I’ll praise You in the waiting and my faith will stay strong.

Because I know the day is coming when You’ll right all of the wrong.

So I’ll praise You in the waiting and my faith will stay strong.

Will stay strong.