Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Why.
It’s a question I have found myself asking again this week … “Why?”
As I watched the news and asked the question, I found myself responding –
The “why” questions are why I study and read God’s Word.
It is on the pages of God’s written word that we can find hope and peace and comfort. God has given us His word and is faithful to keep every word. His promises reassure us of His Presence in times of difficulty and in the midst of questions.
Out of His great love for us, He has written the words we need for every and all situations. His Word is complete and sufficient for every need. It’s all we need to find strength and assurance to carry on.
If you are like me, you may have asked found yourself asking many “Why?” questions this week:
- Why did he do this?
- Why are people so angry?
- Why are people becoming so hate-filled and violent?
- Why did no one help him?
May we encourage our hearts and find strength in His Word –
“The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.”
(Lamentations 3:25-16, NLT)
It’s why I study and read God’s Word.
Today I am joining … Five Minute Friday and Faith On Fire and Faith ‘N Friends .
In My Thoughts,
Joanne
Great way to address this tough question in a tough week, Joanne. Blessings to you!
Thank you, Sarah.
Thank you for sharing (from your FMF link up neighbor).
Even when we don’t get the answers we want, staying close to the truth helps us to trust the One who is in control. Such a great product from your investment of 5 minutes, Joanne!
It’s true, Michele. We don’t always get the answer we want or like but it’s expedient to trust the One who is always in control.
Joanne, there is no better place to go when human answers are nonexistent, is there? And though we might not find answers on the pages of scripture, we do find God. And somehow, I’m learning, He is enough. Wonderful thoughts for this Friday.
I so agree, Lois. He is always enough.
Amen! I don’t know what I’d do without the Bible to give me hope!
Daily dose 🙂
Amen.
I liked R.Beane’s post When we can’t trust the why, we can trust the WHO.
Amen!
Often there is no answer to the why. So, like you, I study the Word to know the peace that passes all understanding.
As I read your comment, Debbie, this is the thought which came to me … His Word helps us to let go of the “why’s” or questions. We truly come to rest in Him.
Yes! Amen!