WHY

It's human nature to question.  We are inquisitive souls and we should be-it's how we learn.  Our minds were meant to develop this way.  As parents, we encourage our children to ask questions (then there are times we want them to just stop).

So, do you think our Lord thinks any different when we ask Him questions? I'm sure the number one question that comes to mind is in the form of three letters-

      W-H-Y

There usually isn't a complete sentence that has to come after because He already knows the rest before it hits your heart.  Most of the time the inquiry comes with a bundle of affection: passion, regret, confusion, heartbreak, etc.  Feelings that you seem to want Him to just take away, however you know that there's a lesson that you must learn-the only thing-you don't feel like instruction.  You don't want to be coached on this one-you've seen it enough through the eyes of others.

You begin to plead, cry and eventually every ounce of your soul is wailing.  Before long you've run out of tears and the stamina that kept you on your feet is no longer.  It's just you, the Lord and the three letters that barely slip off your lips.  You can't imagine His plan-you can't begin to understand what good would come from this quest.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5

His warmth begins to take hold in the middle of your heart break.  Life begins to breath into your being and your "Why's" lead into worship.  He has not forsaken you and you are reminded of His love for you.  A love that is  both unconditional and everlasting.  You know the "Why's" are not over, they will creep back into your life, but every war is won with Him leading your battle.  He picks you up and lifts you right where you stand. You are not standing on your own strength, but on His alone.

You've made it through today and tomorrow...well, tomorrow you will leave to for Him to worry about.  One why at a time.

So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today-Matthew 6:34