“Everything happens for a reason.”
Too often I’ve heard this beautiful expression of trust foisted on people in pain. Don’t get me wrong; I believe in looking on the bright side. It is a great comfort to believe that God has everything in hand, no matter how bleak things seem.
But terrible things do happen. When they happen to us, we don’t need people to deflect our suffering with the shiny shield of optimism. We need them to sit with us in the unbearable, excruciating stew of our pain. This is what Jesus would do. Mysteriously, it is in that dark walk together that we begin to glimpse again the divine love we hope will one day answer all our questions.
God’s plan is beyond our understanding. We surrender to it together, believing that the Lord has much more to tell us one day even if we cannot bear it now. Lord, your ways are mysterious. Help me to trust in you.
Anthony (Tony) Crilly is a seasoned B2B sales and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience helping top technology companies grow. He has led sales development for leaders like Oracle, IBM, NetApp, and Roadmunk, specializing in outbound strategy, account management, and go-to-market execution. His work spans cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, and digital transformation, with a track record of building pipelines, generating qualified leads, and driving customer success.
Beyond his career, Tony is passionate about health, fitness, and nutrition, drawing on decades of endurance training as a runner cyclist, and swimmer. He also writes on topics that connect business, personal growth, and everyday life, sharing lessons from both success and challenge. A dedicated family man and faith-driven, Tony brings the same intensity and commitment to personal goals as he does to professional ones — whether it’s overcoming obstacles, supporting others, or leading by example.
