What Can I Do Now?

by Kay Heitsch

I know it's natural to ask "Why?" when tragedy comes into our lives. We don't understand, and we think, by learning, we'll feel better.

I was numb for a very long time after Todd's death and really only went through the motions of living. When the numbness began to wear off, and I gave this tragedy over to the Lord, I started to think differently.

I did not understand 'why' Todd died suddenly in a car accident, but somehow I knew it would do me no good to ask. When the thought 'why' would come to my mind, I would interrupt that thought with "What can I do now with God's help?"

I feel blessed that this "What can I do now with God's help?" would interrupt the "why" thought. I somehow believe if it hadn't, I would be caught in a never-ending trap of "Why?"

Thinking, "What can I do now, with God's help?" has given me many opportunities to live the John 10:10 'abundant life' Jesus died to give me.

Each day I ask the Lord, "What can I do now, with Your help?" to share a smile and show His love to someone who needs it.