Many Questions but No Answers

For three days, I watched them climb at the bottom of the screen. They returned to the patio floor and waited. The teeny lizards’ mother was nowhere in sight. How could they manage on their own? 

Across the lake, a great white egret perched on a bare limb suspended above the water. He basked in the warm sun. Suddenly from down the lake, a large blue heron headed for his favorite tree. Giant wings propelled him toward the trespassing egret. 

Like a perfectly choreographed dance, at the last moment the egret swooped to a neighboring tree. Without even a squawk, the heron demanded his place. How did they agree on the outcome? 

Crickets joined in a deafening chorus with a crescendo, a simultaneous pause, and finally, a decrescendo. The music came from the left and then from the right. Who was the conductor for the orchestra?

Turtle heads stretched above the lake. How could they stay suspended? Did their necks hurt from the strain?

Watching and listening to wildlife fascinates me. How do birds know their special songs? Do they try different foods to find the best for them? How can cana lilies flourish on land and also when flooded? Questions fill my mind when I gaze at the beauty and intricacies of nature. However, I don’t need answers to enjoy my retreat. Time, patience, seeing eyes, and listening ears enable me to learn and relax. 

Life is also filled with unanswered questions. Why are there wars? Why do people starve? Why do children rebel? Why are innocent people affected by horrible tragedies? Why do loved ones get sick and die? No answers come.

There are also no answers for these questions. Why do some people always have enough to eat? Why do some people live in secure homes? Why can doctors help many people? Why do some people have churches where they can worship? Why are Bibles allowed in only some countries? Why are people free is some countries? 

It is easy to ask questions when times are difficult, but are there questions about the blessings? God’s plan is not clear to His people who must have faith and trust in the outcome. 

This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 24 (NIV)

Lord, thank you for constant blessings in a difficult world. Help me appreciate what you have given me even in hard times. Amen