You Know Better Than I

Many events in life come, where, when I had given my all, pushing hard, praying hard, feeling close to God, it doesn't turn out the way I wanted, or worked for, or thought was right.

I have pondered much the question of "why don't things turn out better, when I feel I am trusting the Lord the greatest I can?"

I feel silly to reflect upon times in life when I have forgotten that I have received the warm, peaceful assurance of the Spirit, and God's answer to this question already in years past. Today was one such day.

As I cleaned the chapel with my family today (as assigned), I reflected upon life. I love washing clothes, cleaning things, and vacuuming, because I get to reflect on life, and do something productive, simultaneously.

Suddenly, in a moment of clarity and peace, the song "Better Than I" by Jessie Clark Funk* came to my mind and heart, and I paused vacuuming, took a deep breath, and realized how short-visioned I had been as of recently.

The lyrics of this song have always reached my heart, humbled me, and given me strength.


I thought I did what's right,
I thought I had the answers.
I thought I chose the surest road,
but that road brought me here.

So I put up a fight,
and told You how to help me,
and just when I had given up,
the truth's come in clear.

For You know better than I.
You know The Way.
I've let go the need to know why,
for You know better than I.

If this has been a test,
I cannot see the reason, 
but maybe knowing I don't know
is part of getting through.

I try to do what's best,
and faith has made it easy
to see the best thing I can do
is put my trust in You,

For You know better than I.
You know The Way.
I've let go the need to know why,
for You know better than I.

I saw a cloud and thought it was the sky.
I saw a bird and thought that I could follow.
But it was You who taught that bird to fly.
If I let You reach me,
will You teach me?

For You know better than I.
You know The Way.
I've let go the need to know why,
I'll take what answers You'll supply,
for You know better than I.


I pray we all trust in the timing, plan, and will of the Lord.
He always gives us what we need, when we need it.
He is always taking care of us.


*(ignore video in link, just music? haha... also in the animated film, "Prince of Egypt")