Because I said so

I am reading a Devotional and today it made me thing of parenting.  How many times have my parents said "because I said so"?  How many times have I said that to Abby  (maddie isnt old enough yet.  i am sure I will say it to her as well)  I am sure I will say it countless more times.

It my devotional it made me think how many time does the Lord say that to me?  Oh how I hate it...
I have to look at the reasoning behind why I say it.  Many times I try to explain however my 4 1/2 year old's mind cant comprehend what I am saying.  She doesnt get my reasoning.  I tell my daughter because I said so because I need her to trust me on some things.  It is the same way with the Lord He needs us to trust him, and just do it (or not do it ) because He said so.

The Lord doesnt always give reasons.  Many times I go on my own reasoning.  I dont really do as well under my reasoning, however I keep making that mistake.  All the while I am expecting my daughter to do the same thing.

Lord help me to do things (or not do them) simply because you said so.  Help me to trust and obey you at all times and in all things.