Sometimes

 “Sometimes the questions are complicated, and the answers are simple.” (Dr. Seuss)

My mother tells me that I have enjoyed asking questions since I was a child. This question tradition has continued into my adulthood with this blog. I never profess to have the answers to the questions I ask on ENCOURAGE ME.  I am so thankful that of the members have had answers to my questions that have helped deal with issues in my own life. Thank you.

I am big on resources that can give me what I consider the right answer for my question.  Whenever I can’t find an answer to my question after researching it on the Internet, the staff of my local library (the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 614-645-2275) is always good to help me find an answer (or to see something in a different way). Very rarely do I end a call with the CML staff disappointed with what they told me.

The real world is always full of unanswered questions like “why did this tragedy happen to me?” God does not always choose to answer all our questions to Him during our lifetime. He is big enough to take your questions (as well as your anger if that occurs). He is not offended by either one from you, His cherished  daughter or son. I believe that many of the important questions we seek answers for in our fallen world; will either be forgotten (or of little importance) in the perfection of an eternal Heaven in front of an infinite God. Jeremy Camp’s song “The Answer” gives the correct response to every inquiry we have on the planet Earth (during our lifetime):

So many questions
The world is reaching
So many hurting, so many lost
With all this thriving, who can we lean on?
Creations crying, out from the dark

 

Chorus 1

I know the answer, to every question
The one solution, to every fear
I know my helper, where it goes from
Jesus, He is the answer

 

He sees our sadness, He feels our sorrow
And in our weakness, He is strong
He holds the weight of, all of our failings
Great is our sin, but greater the cross

 

Chorus 1

 

For every heart that's breaking
For every soul that's shaken
For every sickness, there's healing in Your hands
Let every heart awaken
To see it's You who saves us
You are my help and the rock on which I stand

 

Chorus 2

You are the answer, to every question
The one solution, to every fear
You are my helper, where it goes from
Jesus, You are the answer

Jesus, You are the answer

You are the answer
You are the answer
You are the answer

 

Sometimes life can be so exhausting (and debilitating) that you have little energy to ask the right questions to come up with the answers you need. Maybe you’ve just existed (without real joy) for the longest time, and you know something needs to change in the near future. Jesus makes this statement just for you in Matthew 11:28 (TPT): Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life for I am your oasis. Depend on Jesus and your faith (like a lifeline when you're emotionally drowning in your life challenges ). He is there for you all the time.