Posts Tagged ‘Why?’
Why? – It’s not a bad question
I’ve heard it said that if you don’t know your “why”, your “how” won’t make sense. There is a reason behind all that I do – that is my “why”. I’ve learned to check on my “why” as I walk through this life. This reveals my motives and the location of my heart in multiple…
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I remember when my children went through the stage of asking “Why?” about everything it seemed. It was always very tempting to answer: “Because I said so”. I think “Why?” often offers a teachable moment. The word “Why” also is asking for clarity and understanding. There are times when it’s asked in multiple succession that…
Read MoreFrom Now On
These three words are powerful reminders that a pivot has been made. An event or a “wake-up call” happened that helped shift my attention. I remember the location when I first believed in God and really began to trust Him. I remember when certain events took place in my life that rocked me to my…
Read MoreHelp Me Understand
There are others who have a different opinion about world events than I have. I don’t always understand their position. I should certainly respect their right to their own opinion. I should always remember that I’m not always right. I know it’s hard to believe that I sometimes get it wrong! (Sarcasm alert!) I used…
Read MoreMy Motive
I believe it would be dishonest to say that I don’t have a motive. My motive doesn’t have to be bad to be a motive. I’ve know people with good motives and good intentions and things still went sideways. I’m not always willing to reveal my motives, but the Lord already knows my motives. I’m…
Read MoreWhy Suffering?
There are a lot of things that I don’t understand about life here on earth. I have a pretty extensive list of questions that I want to ask the Lord when I see Him. As I continue to study His Word and get to know His Heart, I’ve received what I believe are some answers…
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