Understanding God’s Will Everything happens for a reason, is a common phrase in our culture. It’s often said after something tragic happens. On the surface it seems to be an attempt to make sense of an emotionally painful event such as a death or accident. On another level, however, it expresses a fatalistic attitude that frankly is depressing. There isn’t much hope in those words. When someone utters those words the typical response is to get a serious look on your face, nod your head a few times and say, “That’s right” while deep inside you know full well you ...