Why do bad things happen to good people?

This is a controversial topic and no one has been able to give a satisfying response to it. Everyone seems to have a different opinion about it. I'd like to share my thoughts with you. 

But before I begin, I want you to think about this: what if the truth isn’t about who’s right or wrong, but about what we’ve all been too scared to admit? Sometimes, the loudest opinions come from the deepest insecurities. So as you read this, try not to defend your beliefs, just observe them. Now…

What do we humans define as bad things? Natural disasters, Illnesses, conflicts, poverty, etc. These things are what we classify as bad things and because they're bad, and as humans, we subconsciously believe they're only meant for bad people and should never come anywhere close to good people because good people only does good things and the only thing that are meant to come their way are what is good. When bad things happen to good people, we start questioning why God will let that happen after all their good deeds. But, in life we'll go through tribulations but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

Now, how do we know the “good” and “bad” people? We gauge them based on how we see them and what we've seen them doing. Probably their actions and behaviors or their integrity and honesty or how they treat others. But, did you know that how you see people or what you think of them doesn't justify whether they are good or bad? Someone might seem “good” or “bad” based on surface-level interactions, but their full story and motivations might be more complex. Labeling someone as purely “good” or “bad” can oversimplify their character. People can exhibit both positive and negative traits and their actions might be driven by various factors. It is best to approach everyone based on understanding and empathy rather than making judgements based on what you see.

On the other hand, life isn’t fair to anyone - not the young or the old, the rich or the poor, the wise or the foolish. No one escapes its trials. Life has a way of humbling us in ways we never see coming. But that’s the nature of growth. Every stage brings new challenges, different devils for different levels. And no matter how far we run, we cannot outrun what we must overcome. In the end, it’s by facing our fears that we find our strength, and it’s through our battles that we rise to new heights we never thought we could attain.

For this too, there is no manual, no blueprint that guarantees ease or certainty. We are all just trying to figure it out, stumbling through our very own decisions which could sometimes be chaotic, hoping that the pain we endure has purpose. But, what if the unfortunate truth is that even the people who seem to have it all together are carrying silent wars within. So maybe the goal isn’t to escape the struggle, but to learn how to stand firm in the middle of it. 

Additionally, growth happens through hardship. Comfort feels very good but it doesn't help us reach the best of our potential. We grow when we're stretched beyond what is easy. Just like muscles grow when they are stressed and torn, our character grows when we are faced with difficulty. Hardship teaches endurance, courage, resilience and patience. So, when we're faced with some kinds of challenges that don't seem like they're leaving anytime soon; we should have an open mind and learn from them.

No one is saying you should get comfortable with suffering and stay in them for too long all because you need to grow. All I am saying is, life is full of its own battles but you've gotta keep fighting hard till you conquer them all. Most times, the hurdles seem too hard to finish. But, you have to keep your hopes high, focus on your journey and finish strong. So, maybe resilience isn’t about being unshaken, but about choosing to show up again and again even when everything in us just wants to quit.

In conclusion, life is not designed to be easy; it's designed to test us, to stretch us beyond our comfort zone, and to shape our character. The challenges we face are not punishments, but opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Every difficulty we overcome adds to our strength. We may not control the storms, but we can control how we walk through them. Strength is not the absence of struggle; it’s the courage to keep goingi n spite of it.