This song deals with how to handle the hard times, the valleys of this life. Austin goes deep, (look at the first verse) as he ponders if it is ok to ask "Why God?" Let's think about this. In general, kids are encouraged to ask questions. They need to understand. They need to be taught. They need to be prepared for a tough life in this unforgiving world. However, when it comes to our interactions with God, we so often feel guilty asking God the tough questions. Shouldn't we look at God like a parent that delights in our questions? Can you believe that He embraces our questions, and longs to teach us? The Bible often depicts God like a parent. (1 John 3:1, Psalm 103:13, Psalm 91:4) Is it ok to ask "Why God?" I say that if we are interested in being closer to our loving God and learning important lessons, then YES!
Verses for Consideration:
1 John 3:1 ESV
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Psalm 103:13 ESV
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
Lyrics:
Why God Do people have to die A daughter or a son Sudden and so young Long before their time? Why God Do people fall apart A promise and a ring Becomes a broken thing A road that got too hard? I don't understand But I understand Why God I need You It's why God I run to Your arms Over and over again It's why God I cling to Your love And hold on for dear life And I find You are right by my side Why God Do we feel so alone? Every single day Fighting through the pain Hoping there is hope I don't understand But I understand Why God I need You It's why God I run to Your arms Over and over again It's why God I cling to Your love And hold on for dear life And I find You are right by my side, ooh... Give me a faith stronger than I have I need to know when it hurts this bad That You hold my heart when it breaks And I'm not alone in this place That's why God I need You Why God I run to Your arms Over and over again It's why God I cling to Your love And hold on for dear life And I find You are right by my side Always right by my side Even here in the why... God