Why?

The little one, the 2 year old, has discovered the word why. It is her favorite response. I ask her to eat her dinner. Why? I tell her to pick up the blocks. Why? I say it's time for bed. Why?

Because I said so. Gosh that feels good to say. I mean, really, do I have to justify myself to a 2 year old? And the older kids, they say it too. I tell them, "Don't ask why. Just assume that I have a very good reason, say 'Yes Ma'am' and do it. Then, after you have done what I asked, if you still want to know, you may ask 'Why?'.

As soon as the words come off of my tongue, I hear it. That voice from within that I recognize as the Lord's voice. He says, gently, "yes, Paisley, my point exactly".

Oh. So this is how God feels when I question Him. Do I really expect Him to explain Himself? Or is His asking good enough for me? "Yes, Lord," I say in my head. "I see what you mean."