It can be hard to believe, but..

"Everything happens for a reason"

Unless you've been living under a rock your whole life, you've probably heard this phrase dozens of times. People use this as a sense of comfort when something comes out of the blue and breaks them down.

But honestly, it's come to the point that when a disheartening event takes place in my life, the fact it happened for a reason is the last thing I want to hear.

It seems too cliche, and it's hard to understand that there's actually a reason for a family member passing away, getting your heart broke, or not accomplishing something you worked hard for.

When bad things happen to us, it's easy to question God, get angry at God, or even blame God.

But I don't think God just looks down on the earth, randomly selects a person, and makes something terrible occur to tear them apart. God loves us way too much to do that.

God's will for each and everyone of us is perfect, and he only lets us go through tough times because there is something much greater ahead of us.

"For I know the plans I have for you" Declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." [Jeremiah 29:11]

A lot of people have heard that verse multiple times, but it's so easy to forget that when something unexpected  and upsetting comes their way.

God has wonderful plans for all of us, even if it's not exactly what we wanted or had in mind.

I'm trusting in God with every event that takes place throughout my time in this world. I might not be able to handle it alone, but with Him I can get through anything and see the silver lining on every dark cloud:)