Embracing Divine Providence: Accepting Life’s Trials for Growth
The religious conviction that everything happens for our benefit lays the foundation for deep acceptance and submission to God’s will. Believers, understanding that every event—whether joy or trial—is part of His wise plan, do not seek reasons for disagreements or complaints, even when they encounter difficulties in life. They perceive every circumstance as necessary for their spiritual growth and ultimate salvation.
This mindset is expressed through the habit of patiently accepting everything that God sends without asking “why me?” and instead calmly affirming phrases such as “Thus God wills” or “So it is God's favor.”For example, one source contains the following reflection:“God has safeguarded everyone with His care... We must train ourselves to be content with what God sends us and remain in the calling to which one is assigned without asking why, why me rather than someone else?... The greatest consolation for us is to surrender ourselves to God in everything that happens to us; may our constant expression be: ‘Thus God wills,’ ‘So it is God's favor,’ and ‘There is no one so powerful who could resist His holy will.’” (source: link txt)Another text underscores that, by believing that behind every event stands God’s plan, a person learns not to be surprised or embarrassed by what happens, understanding that everything occurs by the decree of a higher wisdom:“To never be surprised or embarrassed by anything that happens to him, believing that nothing occurs without God’s design... Everything that God does for us, He does for our benefit, loving and showing mercy to us.” (source: link txt)Thus, the conviction that everything happens for the good helps the believer to accept life’s circumstances and even rejoice in trials. It creates an inner shield, preventing feelings of resentment or a sense of entitlement to complain against God, as every event is already seen as a benefit predestined for one’s spiritual and material growth.