“Why?”
“Because, I said so.”
“Can you just stop asking me why?
“……….”
There are many answers to this question. When a kid asks these kinds of questions over and over, we notice that often times the kid is missing something they need. Really they are looking for satisfaction.
We now have 5 kids. That is pretty cool to say. We have approached the “WHY” question differently with each. As our kids have grown though and we have matured the answer becomes a little different. Really because the question is different. We encourage our kids to try and ask questions that makes the answer excited or willing to answer.
What that looks like is instead of simply saying “WHY” saying something like “Is this because ________ that we X, Y and Z?” This gives us a conversation starting point. The answer changes from a directive to a fun and enticing exchange that otherwise would have come to a screeching halt.
What questions from God are you waiting to be answered? Are those questions getting in the way of a blessing that the Lord has had for you this whole time.
Am I the only one that asks God questions like, “can you tell me what I want to hear?” rather than “God, would you show me what you want me to see?”
The why question can be very frustrating for parents to have but it is often the thing that helps them grow the most. Be grateful that they are asking questions. As kids mature the questions can have more weight. God wants us to ask Him questions, even if they are not the right question to ask. As we mature in our relationship with Him, which takes actually BEING in relationship with Him our questions change. Start the process of talking to Him with questions like, “God this person walking up to me as I wave this sign, can you show me your heart for them?”
Serve Like Jesus,
James Cooper
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