Why Me?

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

If angels on high announced “Peace on Earth, good will to all,” perhaps we, in humility befitting Earth-bound humans, should refrain from declaring war on Earth.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

Renew a right spirit within us.
Remove the fear of others from within us.
Renew a right spirit within us.
Remove the thirst for revenge from within us.
Renew a right spirit within us.
Remove the lust for money and power from within us.
Renew a right spirit within us.
Remove the arrogant pride from within us.
Renew a right spirit within us. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and restore our souls to your peace-filled presence.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“James throws down a wicked dunk.”

[Yes, but Jesus never saw one or said so.]

D. Blog: Why Me?

The question usually come from someone undergoing some traumatic change or living in unhappy conditions. In my case, it’s the opposite – why am I so fortunate?

I don’t really expect an answer. If it came, it would likely be: “Just lucky.” I can’t see that I did anything to “deserve” or “earn” my fortunate situation. The timing was good; I was in the right place at the right time. I had hope. The planets were in proper alignment. I could not have planned it. In fact, what I did plan didn’t work out as hoped.

Was God’s hand in this? Indirectly, of course. But directly? I have trouble believing that. There are too many equally or more “deserving” friends and neighbors who ask the “why me?” from the other side of the coin. “Just because” is the best answer I find.