This is the first of four blog posts and podcasts in a series I’m calling “Why, What, and How.” In this first, we will take a 30,000-foot look at three words that run in the background of our thinking and doing. Given that our spiritual (internal) dynamics fuel everything we do with our head, heart, and hands, I think it a good idea to dig into them a bit.
Full of practical wisdom for life, the wise author of Psalm 90 asks God to “teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NIV
WHY
Why do I think what I think and do what I do?
‘Why’ reveals our hidden motivations.
‘Why’ sets the ceiling and the floor of our lives.
WHAT
What do you want?
Not what do others want — but you?
Your ‘What’ shows the world who you are.
HOW
How will I respond to my ‘what’?
How will I rally resources in support of my ‘what’?
How will I keep on track as I strive towards my ‘what’?
Jesus’ questions often begin with ‘why?’. ‘Why’ gives us vision. ‘What’ brings vision to the context of our lives. ‘How’ explains the steps we believe will add flesh to our ‘what’ and color to our ‘why’.
Today more than ever, with the chaos of “mask” or “no mask” — and all the divisiveness just this one simple question brings, we need to pay attention to our ‘why’, ‘what’, and ‘how’.
Why? Each of us has one time on the planet, our lives matter, the time is short, and we are all needed.
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PRAY
Yes, God, teach me to number my days! My kids are growing so fast, I’m not so certain things are really getting better, and I would like to change some things. Amen
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