"Why" It's a question we ask people very often. But i've come to see that I often don't ask "why" to myself in many situations. I dont ask myself "why" in many times where I think that simple word would make a difference. The difference between right and wrong. Its a simple task that can make a great effect.
Asking why in any situation reevaluates our intentions, our wants, our desires. The answer to the why is like a map to our hearts. A map to what we worship. What we prioritize. What we think we want and what we really need. An example is reacting in a situation of a friend. She says something mean or hurtful and naturally you want to lash back with an insult or something to put her in "her place". But why, why is that my reaction? Its the answer to this question that is like a key to our hearts. A key to a precious chest. I would say the answer is bitterness. Bitterness towards the situation and towards the circumstances. This is one example of why this is a crucial question in our lives. Its a map we must follow and a map we must adjust. I'm reading this incredible book right now by Paul Tripp called "Awe". Its really all about reevaluatiing what we are in "awe" of. We are always searching for things to be in awe of. We run-so far at times- until we have a moment of realization that we must be in awe of our awesome God. Its so hard to not be in awe of the things that surround us in our daily lives. The clothes, the homes, the cars, the people, the social status. We get caught up in the awe of this world. Our world-full of awesome things- its like a container, holding us in with limitations. I want to ask you what drives your actions. What drives your reactions. The answer to these question is what we are truly in awe of. It's a riveting question you see, it opens a door to our real desires, to what drives us. Maybe it's social status- a yearning to show an lifestyle that is pleasing to others. Maybe its appearance- a desire to look a way that is socially acceptable or well liked in our society. I could go on and on. But it doesnt matter honestly. We are all chasing after countless things that take us away from being fully in awe of God. The thing is we can't be in awe of a multitude of things. It's called sacrifice. Such a heartwrenching word when it comes to being a Christian. We must sacrifice. We must be in awe of only the only one. The one who heals, comforts, loves and satisfies. We must be in awe. So as i end, I want to challenge you as you make the next decision, the next reaction, the next moment. Ask why. I want to remind myself, I want to remind you- there is nothing more splendid than being in awe of God. Nothing more satisfying. We are meant to live in awe. That should be our why. Until next time lovely. Gabrielle
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