What is Good for Us

Suppose for a moment that you are the parent of a one year old child... And suppose that you learn that you and your spouse are about to die. Suppose there is no family member or friend that is willing to take the child.

Suppose you have two choices... And the following is all you know.

There is a couple who is willing to take the child, but they are dirt poor. Your child will be loved and have enough to eat, but life will be hard and he will want for many things that he desires... Even Christmas and birthdays will be yearly disappointments. But the couple will see to it that he studies... And they will be very focused on the development of his character - Teaching him that honesty, integrity, and hard work are paramount to living a successful life.

But there is another couple that is willing to take and raise your child. They will love him every bit as much as the poor couple. They are wealthy and neither the man nor his wife has ever worked. They will give your child everything he could ever want... Including the social and educational advantages of the rich. Being very rich and very busy, they will naturally be less attentive and involved in your child's life and personal development... But they will be attentive to his wants, his entertainments, and his life-broadening experiences.

That is all you know... And with only this information you must choose.

For most of us, this is not a terribly hard decision.... Though we spend so much thought and energy on acquiring the "things" we think will make us happy. Maybe it takes a parent's wisdom to know what is best for us.

So the next time an earnest or desperate prayer goes unanswered... Or life is painful, lonely, or hard... Consider the incalculable wisdom of your Heavenly Father - who loves you... And knows what is best for you.