There Is a Higher Purpose
"We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him: who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 As I write this, I need to remind myself that there is always a higher purpose, one that I cannot pretend to know, yet, but need to believe exists. From experience, I KNOW it exists, yet I'm still asking "Why?" How many times have I realized years after a heartache of my own that there was a great lesson to be learned in a disappointment or failure? But how does a parent impart that wisdom on a child? My son is also asking "Why?", and I am certain it won't be the last time. Benjamin is my middle child, the one who is most like me - an overachiever who has little patience for his own imperfections. He gets it honestly and without pressure from either parent; he is his own worst enemy when it comes to criticism. But he also has a generous heart with the ability to rise above his own suffering and rejoice in those