By Nickole Meierotto

Are you a "why?" person? Do you know any "why?" people? Do you have a child in your life who is a "why?" child? I have to confess, I'm a "why?" person. It's more than likely one of my more annoying qualities…I just gotta understand WHY! I have a burning desire to understand the ins and outs of everything around me. If it's a problem to be solved, I will figure out why it's a problem and probably give you 5 solutions, but one of them will be the most effective or efficient solution. If I know why, I can help!! Which means I have another confession, I struggle with God's answer to my "why?"…because most of the time, His answer is "Nickole, I know you don't understand, but you will one day. Right now, the answer to your why is 'for My glory".

In a conversation with a friend, I mentioned that if someone didn't understand me 100%, but still acted in proper resolution to the problem, I would be completely satisfied with that response. And in my contemplations of the day and this week's fast, the Lord brought to mind 1 Samuel 15:22 "But Samuel replied: "Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams." And then it hit me like a ton of bricks…God probably thinks that about me…all the time!! "Nickole, I know you don't understand, and I'm not revealing that to you right now, what I need you to do is to act on the knowledge and the mission I have given you!"

During our fast, we have prayed for the Lord's direction in our lives. We know His plans and purposes for us result in His glorification. We know God works all things, and I mean ALL THINGS, together for our good. We know He has plans to give us a hope and a future. We know God will order our steps. How do we walk out obedience to His direction in our lives in the day to day?

Do you have a particular answer that you struggle hearing from God? How do you respond in obedience?

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11-12

  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Love,

Nickole