Why do I succumb to these senseless, time wasting and unproductive activities? Because I love children and get a thrill out of watching people succeed at anything. I love laughter, zany conversations and the simple things in life that give me good stories and memories. There are other “whys” in me. Why do I spend so much time and money going to writer and speaker conferences? Why am I such a ferocious reader and love to golf three to four times a week? Why do I mentor, prayer counselling, teach Bible studies and then for relaxation, watch foreign movies? Because that is how God has wired me and how I’ve found fulfillment and pleasure in life.
Why do we do what we do?
The “why” is also a good way to get into a person’s heart and find out why they are they way they is. It’s a beautiful way to connect. For example: Last week while golfing with a woman I’ve never met, we have lovely conversations about what brought both of us to Kelowna at this time in our life. At one point I started to say: “I love to have a full life and I don’t like being alone for long periods of time because….” Then my new friend finished it for me, “Because you don’t like the emptiness.” Wow that response blew my mind. After a few more golf shots, I finally had the courage to ask her,
“Why do you know about emptiness?”
You can probably guess that for the next four holes our conversation got real, honest and even gritty. A few times I couldn’t even hit the ball because of the tears in my eyes. The “why” question opened her heart and her story, and at the end of the game I knew I made a new and authentic friend.
It’s good to find answers to our personal “whys” and those honest and life-changing answers are found in Jesus Christ. Listen: “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.”(Ephesians 1:11 MSG). So if life is confusing and you need answers, run to Jesus and ask Him.
- Why do I feel so anxious and tired all the time?
- Why do I get so defensive and takes things so personally?
- Why is my life out of balance?
- Why do I not love my husband the way I know I should?
- Why do I spend the way I do?
Certainly we can ask these questions to a friend or come up with our own assumptions. But our real answers will come from the One who created us and knows every detail of our lives. Jesus is the One who will give you the answers that can transform you and help you to live your very best life.
What is one question you need to ask Jesus? Be brave, and ask Him today.
Heidi McLaughlin lives in the beautiful vineyards of the Okanagan Valley in Kelowna, British Columbia. Heidi has been widowed twice. She is a mom and step mom of a wonderful, eclectic blended family of 5 children and 12 grandchildren. When Heidi is not working, she loves to curl up with a great book, or golf and laugh with her family and special friends.
Her latest book RESTLESS FOR MORE: Fulfillment in Unexpected Places (Including a FREE downloadable Study Guide) is now available at Amazon.ca; Amazon.com, Goodreads.com or her website: www.heartconnection.ca
1 comment:
It seems to suit you, Heidi - Hubba-Bubba-bubble-blowing Gramma! (Hmm, can't quite get my own tongue and lips around that.) Loved it! May good conversations and lasting friendships be established, and spiritual and emotional needs continue to be met, as you encounter people in the pursuit of your interests and divinely-inspired passions. ~~+~~
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