Approximately 150,000 People

According to a brief internet search, multiple sources report the following, approximately 150,000 people die each day. That is essentially 2 people per second. As of 2014, Westminster's population is 106,750 people–humanity's daily mortality is greater than the population of my hometown. On the other hand are daily births–there are approximately 300,000 of them. Beyond cold hard numbers, I honestly can not fathom these facts.
All this to say, I'm in no place to judge God's plan. I'm overwhelmed by the sheer number of moving parts, each being a precious soul.

Job 38:1-7 — The LORD Answers Job  

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:
“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Dress for actiona like a man;I will question you, and you make it known to me.
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?Tell me, if you have understanding.
Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it?
On what were its bases sunk,or who laid its cornerstone,
when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? 

 The LORD's answer continues through chapter 41. It's not for me to question His timing It's not for me to direct His actions. It is for me to be humble, still enough to rest on the truth of His righteousness.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. — Proverbs 9:10 

We are not Mindless Drones

Leadership is necessary to every endeavor. In particular, I am speaking about endeavors requiring more than one person. Even a team of two will identify a leader. That duo may share the responsibility of leadership back and forth. Nonetheless, leadership is the crucial activity of steering towards a desired destination; it is the critical activity of ensuring sufficient momentum to reach that destination.
Leadership can come from anyone. Some inherently are compelled to lead, though it is no less learned. What parent has not observed a little leader at the playground? Good managers learn to also lead and independent-minded experts can learn to lead.
Leadership is vital in two ways. 1) we ought to invest in learning to lead. There is no shortage of opportunity to lead in every walk of life. Leadership is not reserved for CEOs. 2) we ought to acknowledge our intrinsic need for leadership. We are not mindless drones to be commanded, but we are children in need of a Father.