Because God Said

“Because I said so” is a phrase I thought I wouldn’t use as a parent. When I was a child, I hated hearing that from my parents; I thought I deserved an explanation. So, I told myself that I’ll always tell my kids why. As you can probably guess, my mind changed; as a parent I have used the phrase multiple times for multiple reasons. My children will not always understand my reasoning, and I know they will not always like it. Yet, it’s important for them to trust me that I know what’s best for them and have their best interests at heart. It’s the same way with God and us. We will not always know the why behind what He says, but it’s important for us to trust Him. He most definitely knows what’s best for us, and God has our best interests at heart. When the Bible speaks, we should listen and follow its instructions, regardless of how difficult or unpopular they might be. Trust God. Stand your ground.