WHY

Good Morning!! As a husband and father, I have been challenged to explain "why" I am making a certain decision. If my decision pleases those around me, no discussion is necessary. However, if they disagree with my thoughts or actions, I am sought out to discuss and debate why my choices did not match their hearts' desire. As head of my house, I have the right to make final decisions,...as much as I have the right to explain or not explain the factors that went into making those decisions. Those that fall under my care and protection, then have the right to agree or disagree with my decisions,...but what a joy it is when they understand and accept them as is.

The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.—Psalm 14:2 (NIV)

God is more than willing to reveal Himself to those who seek Him. HE does not want us to just believe in Him,...but to understand Him as well. He has given us His Son, Jesus, His Word, and His Spirit. The Spirit of God intercedes for us, convicts our hearts and leads us into all truth. We have the opportunity to seek God and to find Him. But we also have the ability to understand Him as we continue to choose to read the Bible, pray and submit to the circumstances that He has allowed us to encounter in our lives.

As our Heavenly Father, God knows what is best for us,
...and at some point we just have to trust and understand that.
Father God, as we struggle to understanding why You allow certain circumstances to continue in our life, we will seek Your Spirit for wisdom. James 1, tells us that anyone who is lacking in wisdom should ask You for it, because You will give liberally to all that ask. Allow us to be more obedient, as we seek to gain a greater understanding. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

"A church is a gathering of real people, living real lives, struggling with real issues,...not a fortress to hide in or a pristine edifice to impress those who pass its doors."