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March 14, 2026

Why Christians Need to Stop Explaining Every Hard Thing

This may come as no surprise. If it does, then perhaps it is time to wake up to a humbling truth.You are not the main character!That sentence sounds harsh at first. Our culture trains us to believe the opposite. Every story centers on personal fulfillment. Every setback is supposed to be a stepping stone toward something greater. Every closed door must mean a better one is waiting.But life does not always work that way.And Scripture never promised that it would.A Memory From the Summer of 2016Back in the summer of 2016, I had the privilege of playing on my high school’s men’s volleyball team. Where I grew up the sports community was relatively small. Most of us rotated between the same sports depending on the season. Volleyball, basketball, football (soccer for my American friends), and cricket.The same group of guys often played all of them.That year our volleyball team made it into a qualifying tournament that could lead to regional selection. Some players would be chosen from our school team to represent the region and possibly move toward national competition.For us, this was huge.We trained for hours with the limited resources we had. Afternoons after school turned into late evenings. Some weekends were spent practicing as well. Our coach began making encouraging remarks about my chances of being selected.What made it even more meaningful was that I had only recently transitioned from basketball to volleyball. It required adjustment. Different movements. Different instincts. Different teamwork. Thankfully, my teammates helped me grow into the game.Months of training finally led to game week.We played on back to back days and made it to the final qualifier match. The final game was scheduled on a Sunday during a large public celebration. The venue was expected to be packed. Sponsors would be there. Food vendors would be there.And yes, scouts would be there.I was thrilled.But underneath the excitement was another feeling. A quiet disappointment.I had not told my parents much about the games. They had never attended any of them, and volleyball simply was not seen as something serious in our home. To them it was just a sport I enjoyed.In fairness to them, culturally it was not expected that parents attend sporting events or assume these things would lead anywhere significant.But the final match was on Sunday.And in our home, Sunday meant assembling with the saints.No exceptions.To summarize what followed, I did not play in that game. The opportunity passed.The Lesson That Stayed With MeLooking back now, one thought comes to mind.You are not the main character.Life brings missed opportunities, unanswered prayers, disappointments, broken relationships, strained friendships, grief, and loss.When those moments arrive, we naturally want explanations.We want reasons.We want reassurance that something better is coming.And often, this is where bad theology quietly slips in.The Theology of Comforting ClichésIf you have spent time around Christian circles, you have likely heard statements like these:“God gives His toughest battles to His strongest soldiers.”“God needed another angel.”“God closed that door because something better is coming.”“God knows what is best.”Most of these statements are spoken with sincere intentions. People want to comfort someone who is hurting. They want to help the pain make sense.But good intentions do not always produce sound theology.Many of these sayings are not found anywhere in Scripture. Some even contradict what the Bible actually teaches.God does not turn people into angels.Scripture never says suffering is assigned based on spiritual strength.The Bible never promises that every missed opportunity will be replaced with something better in this life.Sometimes things simply hurt.Sometimes prayers are not answered the way we hoped.Sometimes opportunities pass and never return.Trying to attach confident explanations to every hardship can distort our understanding of God. In many cases we are not defending God’s wisdom. We are trying to soothe our discomfort with uncertainty.Scripture does not always give us explanations.Often it gives us something better.It gives us perspective!Scripture Does Not Hide DisappointmentConsider a few moments from the lives of faithful people.Moses led Israel for decades, yet he was not allowed to enter the Promised Land.“The LORD said to him, ‘This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob… I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.’”(Deuteronomy 34:4 NASB)Paul pleaded with the Lord to remove the thorn in his flesh. The answer he received was not relief but grace.“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”(2 Corinthians 12:9 NASB)Even Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane expressed the weight of suffering before submitting to the Father’s will.“My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”(Matthew 26:39 NASB)None of these moments were explained away with spiritual clichés.They were moments of surrender.When We Stop Making Ourselves the CenterSometimes the deeper issue is this.We quietly assume that our lives are supposed to reach some kind of climactic fulfillment. A moment where everything makes sense. A story where every hardship eventually reveals a perfect reason.But Scripture does not frame life that way.Solomon wrote,“The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.”(Ecclesiastes 12:13 NASB)Jeremiah confessed,“I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not in himself, nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps.”(Jeremiah 10:23 NASB)Jesus reminded His listeners that all Scripture ultimately pointed to Him.“It is these that testify about Me.”(John 5:39 NASB)The story of Scripture is not centered on human fulfillment.It is centered on God!So What Do We Do With Disappointment?* We stop pretending that every hardship comes with a tidy explanation.* We stop forcing theological conclusions that Scripture never makes.* We stop assuming our lives are supposed to unfold like a carefully scripted story.Instead, we do something far more difficult and far more faithful.We trust God.Even when we do not understand.Even when opportunities pass.Even when the answer never comes.The Christian hope is not that everything will make sense now.The Christian hope is that God will make everything right later.Paul reminds us that creation itself is waiting for that day.“The creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.”(Romans 8:21 NASB)That is the promise.Not perfect explanations now.Perfect restoration later.A Final ThoughtThe most freeing realization in the Christian life may be this.You are not the main character.God is.And strangely enough, once that truth settles into the heart, disappointment loses much of its power.Because the story was never about us in the first place.If This Reflection Encouraged YouIf writings like this help you think more deeply about Scripture and faith, thank you for reading and sharing them with others.And if you feel moved to support the work behind these reflections, you can do so through my <a target="_blank" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/journeywithjesus">Buy Me a Coffee</a> page. Your encouragement helps make it possible to keep writing, studying, and sharing these conversations about faith and life.Either way, thank you for being here! ❤️ Get full access to Journey With Jesus at <a href="https://singhjonathan78.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">singhjonathan78.substack.com/subscribe</a>

March 8, 2026

I Thought I Was Better Than This

After several recent doctor visits and more blood panels than I care to count, I learned something I was not expecting. I was not doing as well as I thought. For a while I had my own explanations ready. Maybe it was lifestyle adjustments. Maybe it was moving to a new country. Maybe I simply missed my mom’s cooking back home. Each of those seemed reasonable enough.Turns out I was wrong.In a previous reflection I mentioned that I began congregational ministry at what many would consider a very young age. I stepped into responsibilities that sounded mature in theory long before they had fully matured in practice. If you knew me in those earlier years, you would have noticed two things quickly. I had energy that seemed endless, and I was not always the most patient listener in the room.I looked different then. I moved differently too. My enthusiasm often ran ahead of my wisdom. I remember my eldest brother once telling me something that has stayed with me for years. He said, “Baptism doesn’t dismiss biology.” I may not be remembering his exact words, but the meaning was clear. In Guyana we would say he was “wising me up.”What he meant was simple. Spiritual commitment does not cancel out the realities of human life. Growth in Christ does not suddenly remove the seasons of physical, emotional, and biological development that God built into our bodies. In other words, he was telling me, “Slow down, Jonny. Do not get ahead of yourself.”That advice has come back to my mind recently.The past few years have carried more weight than I realized at the time. Frustration. Hurt. Confusion. Doubt. Moments where expectations collided with reality. I pushed through most of it, convinced that perseverance meant ignoring the toll it was taking.But the body has a way of telling the truth.My energy dropped. Muscle mass faded. My strength was not what it used to be. Even small things like changes in hair and overall vitality began to show. I blamed genetics. I blamed relocation. I blamed everything except the real issue. My doctor recently explained that my body has been storing high levels of stress over a relatively short period of time.When I heard that, I was surprised.My wife was not. She has quietly watched moments of burnout, fatigue, and frustration that I convinced myself were just normal parts of pushing forward. To her, the diagnosis simply put words to what she had already seen. To me, it felt like a mirror.All I could think was this: How did I not see this coming?At twenty five years old, stress was the last thing I thought would be the reason behind mental and physical setbacks. Yet there it was, staring back at me through a stack of lab results. Over the past week I have spent more time in my head than usual. I delayed posting several reflections that were already written. Too many thoughts were swirling around.Eventually one conclusion settled in.I am not better than the statistics.And if I am honest, the assumption that I was immune to burnout carried more arrogance than I realized. The routines I kept, the efforts I made, the counsel I sought. None of those things are wasted. But they also do not make a person invincible.Scripture has been reminding me of that.Paul once wrote about a season when the weight of ministry nearly crushed him. He said,“For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life” (2 Corinthians 1:8, NASB).That is the apostle Paul speaking. A man whose endurance most of us admire. Yet even he reached a point where the burden felt beyond his ability.Moses knew similar frustration. Leading Israel through the wilderness drained him to the point that he cried out to God,“I alone am not able to carry all this people, because it is too burdensome for me” (Numbers 11:14, NASB).Even Jesus, in the garden of Gethsemane, felt the deep loneliness of a heavy moment. After asking His disciples to stay awake and pray, He returned to find them sleeping. Scripture records His words plainly:“So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour?” (Matthew 26:40, NASB).And then there is Elijah.After confronting the prophets of Baal and standing boldly for God, he fled in fear from Jezebel. Exhausted and overwhelmed, he sat under a tree and wished his life would end. What did God do in that moment?God did not lecture him.God gave him rest.An angel touched him and said, “Arise, eat.” Then Elijah slept, ate again, and regained strength for the journey ahead (1 Kings 19:5–8, NASB).These accounts remind us of something important.Faithful people still feel pressure.Servants of God still experience exhaustion.Even strong men of faith reach moments where their strength alone is not enough.So what do we learn from that?First, honesty matters. Pretending to be fine does not make a person strong. It only delays the moment when reality forces a conversation.Second, humility matters. None of us outruns the limits God placed within the human body.Third, care matters. Sometimes the most spiritual thing a person can do is rest, eat well, pray deeply, and allow trusted people to walk alongside them.Jesus Himself invited the weary with these words:“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NASB).That invitation still stands. So what would I like to share with the few faithful readers and listeners here today?Simply this.Do not be too arrogant to think you are better than the statistics.Stress, exhaustion, and discouragement do not only visit those who are weak. They visit those who care deeply, carry responsibility, and keep moving forward when life becomes heavy.Pay attention to your soul.Listen to your body.Lean on God.And remember that even the strongest servants in Scripture had moments where they needed rest, help, and the quiet reassurance that God had not left them alone.If you have been moved and are encouraged by what we do here and our efforts to share Jesus in the way we do, your prayers, words, and furthering it by sharing the posts means a lot to us. If you would like to personally be a part of this effort, you can do so by making a contribution through the link listed below as, “<a target="_blank" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/journeywithjesus">Buy Me A Coffee.</a>” Get full access to Journey With Jesus at <a href="https://singhjonathan78.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">singhjonathan78.substack.com/subscribe</a>

February 20, 2026

The Rationale of Kindness

I stepped into congregational ministry when most people my age were still trying to find their footing. I was not guiding teens or speaking to young adults. I was the youngest person in the room. That stayed the case until my wife started attending with us, and she is only a year younger.At twenty-one, fresh out of preaching school, I often felt like an imposter. Not because I lacked desire, but because I knew how much life I had not yet lived. Yet ministry does not wait for you to feel ready.I found myself sitting with couples on the edge of divorce. Talking with parents who were cut off from their children. Walking with families facing terminal diagnoses. Trying to preach, teach, marry, and bury, all while I was still figuring out what adulthood even meant. The strain showed up as doubts, emotional fatigue, and a few humbling lessons learned the hard way.One moment that has stayed with me is definitely worth sharing for this reflection. A dear sister asked whether she should leave our congregation because of deep and complicated conflict. I was single. Young. Barely out of school. And she wanted clarity about something shaped by years of heartache. I wish I could remember exactly what I told her. Some memories from those early years sit blurry in my mind. Regardless of what I did share, she eventually made the move along with her family and as far as I and her can tell, things seemingly are better.This reflection, however, is not about her or even my younger self. It is about the lessons I wish I had understood back then. Lessons about disagreements. Lessons about kindness. Lessons about how God uses all of these to grow us. And maybe, just maybe, how I could have helped others in a more balanced and learned way.Concerning DisagreementsDisagreements come in different shapes and different levels of weight. Some are mutual and obvious. Others live quietly inside one person while the other remains completely unaware. Those are often the ones that create the most confusion.Not every disagreement carries a moral obligation to force a perfect resolution. Some tensions simply will not untangle on this side of Heaven. In those moments, we trust God to be both just and merciful to all involved.Understanding this gives us room to breathe. Disagreements are part of being human in a world that is still waiting to be redeemed.Concerning KindnessKindness is sometimes mistaken for softness, avoidance, or weakness. Scripture paints a more wholistic and balanced picture.Paul tells us that kindness is born of the Spirit in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205%3A22&version=NASB">Galatians 5:22</a>. It is something God grows in us as we learn to walk with Him. It is not a tactic. It is not a personality type. It is a testimony to who we belong to.Biblical kindness is not the shallow politeness our culture celebrates. It is the strength that holds truth in one hand and compassion in the other. It is what allowed Jesus to cry over lost souls yet still speak firmly to those who misled others.Kindness does not force us to choose between conviction and mercy. If it feels like we must choose, it may be that the world shaped our view of kindness more than Scripture did. Additionally, kindness does not seek to dominate through might or majority polls, it merely shows up daily through the efforts and posture of those shaped by Jesus.Concerning My HeartA reflection like this matters only when it reaches our own heart first. The common instinct is to think of someone else who needs to hear it. That instinct often comes from a quiet desire to justify our position in a conflict.But change begins inside.Kindness grows in a willing heart, a humble spirit, and genuine courage.I am asking God’s Spirit to reshape my own heart in this area. Maybe you are doing the same. As I do so, here are the questions I return to often:* Is my kindness dependent on reciprocity?* Is my disagreement rooted in the issue, or is it tied to my pride, shame, or hurt?* Can I imagine a healthy future with the person or persons I disagree with?* Would pushing for resolution right now create deeper harm?* Can I give myself permission to pray, breathe, and wait without guilt?* Is my idea of kindness shaped by my feelings or by Scripture?Consider Kindness at WorkThere is a moment in the early church that gives us a quiet, powerful picture of kindness shaping restoration.Paul and Barnabas disagreed sharply over John Mark in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2015&version=NASB">Acts 15</a>. Paul felt Mark was not ready for the journey. Barnabas chose to give him another chance. Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted ways.Scripture gives us no record of a conversation where they resolved it. No details about how they talked it through. No step-by-step account of reconciliation.But years later, while writing from prison, Paul said this about Mark:“Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service”(2 Timothy 4:11).We see the beginning of the conflict. And we see the outcome. Everything in between is unseen.Yet it is not hard to imagine what filled that space.Men shaped by Jesus.Hearts softened by the Spirit.Kindness that refused to freeze someone at their lowest moment.Their account reminds us that disagreements do not have to end relationships. And kindness can work quietly in places Scripture does not describe.Finally, Concerning the FutureDisagreements, hurt, and unresolved tension will always touch our lives. But we look toward a future where God removes all of it. A world with no pain. No division. No conflict.Until then, kindness gives us small glimpses of what that world will be like. It does not erase every problem, but it helps us grow toward the likeness of Christ.So let us strive to become:Transformed. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012%3A2&version=NASB">Romans 12:2</a>Peacemakers. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A9&version=NASB">Matthew 5:9</a>Christ-centered. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203%3A1-3&version=NASB">Colossians 3:1-3</a>Patient. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%205%3A7-8&version=NASB">James 5:7-8</a>And above all, Kind. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204%3A32&version=NASB">Ephesians 4:32</a>These virtues help us walk through disagreements with humility, maturity, and hope.Next StepsIf this reflection speaks to you, consider taking a few next steps.Spend time reading how Christians throughout history handled conflict and restoration.Reflect on the questions above and journal through them one at a time.Pray specifically for the Spirit to grow kindness in you.Take one small action toward someone you disagree with. Not to solve everything, but simply to open a door.Growth often begins with small, steady choices.Linked here is a book I found very useful in my moments of weakness that has in some way, shaped this very reflection. I would strongly encourage that you give it a read if you have not yet come across it: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1802541403?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title">The Art of Disagreeing: How to Keep Calm and Stay Friends in Hard Conversations (Christian book on disagreement, arguments, conflict resolution, disunity.)</a>If this reflection encouraged you and you would like to support the work, you can do so through my Buy Me a Coffee link. Your kindness means more than you know, and I am grateful for you. Get full access to Journey With Jesus at <a href="https://singhjonathan78.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">singhjonathan78.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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