Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best-I am showing my age but, years ago, there was a show on tv
called Father Knows Best. That phrase is pretty much the theme of my life
right now. "Father (God)Knows Best "

"Father Knows Best" in our circumstances. We all, from time to time,
encounter circumstances that we would rather not have. Obviously, that is
true in my life. I certainly don't want to be unable to walk or talk. Being
diagnosed with cancer on top of everything else seemed to be the last straw.
I could not see anything good arising from the cancer but there have been some
good things. At first, I was close to panic which drove me even closer to
God. Now, I am calmer about the situation. However, I am still closer to
God. I don't know what the future holds but I do know it will turn out in
the way that will be best for me. Other people face all sorts of trying
circumstances. But it helps us all if we can remember that "Father Knows
Best" rather than murmuring and complaining.

"Father Knows Best" in our needs. I have learned over the years that what we
see as needs may be, in God's eyes, be merely a want. The rule of thumb that
I go by is this. If God sees something as a real need, we will have it.
Maybe not when we want but it will be there. So I know that God knows better
than I do what I really need.

"Father Knows Best" in our desires. At least for me. I honestly don't know
what I desire. At one time, all I wanted was to walk, talk and live a normal
life here on earth. But, now. after the cancer diagnosis, I am not so sure.
Now, when I read about God giving us our desires, I defer to God as I know
He knows better than I do what I desire.

"Father Knows Best" in timing for prayers being answered. When I pray, I
would like an answer to that prayer right away. But, over the years, I have
learned God's timing is not the same as human timing. If I fret because my
prayers are not being answered as quickly as I would like, I just end up
discouraged and depressed. So I am making the effort, not always easily, to
relax and let God work in His time.

"Father Knows Best" in the method for prayers getting answered. Most people, me anyway, have preconceived ideas of how we want our prayers answered. For instance, I often think that the way I would like to be healed is by going to bed one night and waking up healed the next morning. Wouldn't that be dandy? However, God, and God alone, knows the best way to answer our prayers. So our part is to just be still and allow God to accomplish things in His way.

"Father Knows Best" in the place He chooses for us to live. I have no idea why God has some of us living in a wonderful, prosperous country like Canada and others in poverty-stricken or war-torn nations of the world. All I can do is say Thank You and trust that He has His reasons.

"Father Knows Best" in when we were born. I would have liked to have been born somewhat earlier before all this technology and everything became so impersonal. Still, Father God knew that I was going need a certain amount of technology in order to develop my relationship with Him. I can't imagine not having a way to read the Bible. This is a pretty messed up world right now. A much simpler past seems mighty appealing but, perhaps, we were born for a time such as this. Who knows. Maybe we are in the world right now to help unmess it! Anyway, when we are born is entirely up to God so we may as well make up our minds to be happy about it.

The conclusion. "Father (God) Knows Best" in EVERYTHING so it is in our best interest to defer to Him in all things.