Because I said so….

I never thought I would hear myself say this phrase (“because I said so…”) to my children…. until now. They’re at the age where they want to question my decision or direction for them, all a part of growing up. My goal with this stage is to help them make good decisions for themselves. The good news is that they don’t question my authority, only the manner in which I require them to complete a task. Gently assuring them that if they just listen to their mama and follow my direction, their tasks would be easier and less frustrating.
How much more is God like that with us. I don’t question God’s authority in my life. But sometimes, if I don’t watch it, I let doubt creep in on how God brings about his plan into my life. And I can just hear Him say it now…’Because I said so’. It’s ‘Trust me’, ‘Believe in Me’, ‘Know that I have the best laid plans’ for your life statements all summed up in those 4 little words, because I said so.
So instead of questioning, I choose to trust.
Peace – Isaiah 54:10 ‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
Provision – Philippians 4:19 ‘And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus’
Protection – Isaiah 54:17 ‘No weapon formed against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you’
I choose to speak God’s word and his promises into my life… Because HE said so.