If we had all the answers right when we wanted them, would we appreciate them as much? Would we have a chance to build and exercise our faith?
I know there's lots of people who would disagree with my ideology on this - that's fine. But, I feel like looking back on my own life, the things that have taken more time, and more work to obtain are the things I value, cherish, and appreciate more. There are plenty of things that have come easily and quickly to me, and I'm grateful for them - but there are other things that have taken a long time, or still haven't come - and when they do I'm certain I will be in the best position to recognize their worth. In the meantime I have a chance to live by faith.
A principle I've learned from attending the temple is that God often says, "that won't be revealed to you right now, but at a later point, it will be." And then it is.
I think we need to recognize that in our lives we're not ever going to have all the answers. Whether you're struggling with understanding God's will, wondering why certain things happen, have issues with doctrine or history - I think we would all benefit from telling ourselves, "Not now - but it will come later." Even if it's not during this life - that's okay. You're okay. We've got enough to go off of. To exercise and build faith requires that we don't know everything.
It may seem an oxymoron - but sometimes I'm grateful that I don't have all the answers, and that God gives me opportunities to build and live on faith.
