faith unfaded

Growing up, “Because I said so” was a common response from parents. No long explanation, no flowchart of reasons — just a firm reminder that obedience was expected. As a Gen X mom myself, I carried that same tone into my own parenting.

At the Margaritaville Resort waterpark today, I overheard a mom ask her son to grab a towel. He hesitated. Instead of moving, he asked “Why?” three times. She repeated her request, getting louder each time. Watching the scene unfold, I wanted to veer out of my own lane — and shout, “Because she said so!”

That’s when God pricked my heart. Isn’t that how I am with Him? He gives me direction, but instead of moving, I stall with questions. Why now, Lord? Why me? Why this way?

There’s nothing wrong with asking God questions. I do it often. But sometimes, those questions turn into roadblocks. They stop being conversation and start becoming delay. And delayed obedience is often disobedience.

When God says “move,” He isn’t asking me to understand every detail. He’s asking me to trust His heart, even when I don’t see the reason.

Sometimes the only answer I need is the oldest one in the book: because He said so.

Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. Luke 11:28