Why not me?

It's easy to join the crowd that asks, “Why me?” But I’ll have to say, I have never really asked that question. When I look at all the affliction and oppression, of even children, in our world, I have to say, “Why not me?” It's a broken world we live in. I’m convinced that our health problems come from pollution or poor health habits, genes or germs, or even mistreatment by others; not some divine conspiracy. I’m assured of this by the character of the One who we know came to save and not to destroy. The real question then becomes not WHY, but HOW? Which leads me back to a verse that has guided me again and again for over 50 years :”I am able for all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13) It is still true.