When Painful Circumstances Make Us Question

One of the most gratifying moments of a parent’s life is when their adult children reflect on the decisions their parents made during their childhood and say, “Now I understand. You were right.” 

 Usually this epiphany comes once they have children of their own. Experiencing the weight of responsibility that rests heavily on a parent’s shoulders, they realize their God-given mandate to raise their children “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” They recognize that parents have knowledge, wisdom, and insight children don’t have. Feeling that overwhelming mama-bear or papa-bear desire to protect, they experience for themselves the fierce love that guides and motivates every action, rule, and decision. 

In a sentence, they get it. 

Truly blessed are the ones who go one step further and not only say, “Now I understand,” but also, “Thank you.” 

Job had a parent/child moment like this. Struggling through deeply painful circumstances, he questioned God’s goodness and wisdom. He suspected God character. He doubted God’s love. But then his perspective changed. 
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