THINK ABOUT IT 1-17-23
Having just read the following I felt it could be a help and a blessing to many. Hopefully you will be one of them.- HDS
By M R Conrad, Jan. 10, 2023
Asking Why
I often find myself asking the “why” questions. Why did the pandemic happen? Why did that person die so young? Why do I suffer with chronic health issues? Why did such a great door of opportunity for God’s work close? Why do I often not see the results I pray for in my ministry? Why? Why? Why?
Answering Why
God is sovereign and omniscient. He knows the reasons for all things. Our Heavenly Father could answer every “why” question we ask. Sometimes He does.
However, sometimes the “why” lingers. God, in His infinite wisdom, may choose not to give a reason. Or maybe we miss the reason that’s staring in our faces. Whichever the case, the seemingly random frustrations or meaningless trials drag on. If we are not careful, we can become consumed with an unanswered “why”, our minds spinning in hamster wheels of futility. When the reasons we seek allude us, what should we do?
Replacing Why with What
We need to change our question. Don’t keep asking why. Ask what: “Lord, what would you have me to do?”
Living with the Unanswered “Why?”
So, can we live with the unanswered “why”? In the Lord’s strength, we can. As we learn to depend on Him, we can. While obeying His commands, we can. Seeking His will in the situation, we can. Leave the whys to God and ask what He would have you to do.
Do it with reverence, tracing His hand who placed it before thee with earnest command.
Stayed on omnipotence, safe ‘neath His wing, leave all resulting, do the next thing.[3]
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble, Tx.
