WANT TO?
Today's reading:  Job 39-40

"Then the Lord said to Job, Do you still want to argue with the Almighty?  You are God's critic, but do you have the answers?"  Job 40:1-2 NLT

Do I really want to argue with God when...

...things don't seem fair?

...life is something I do not understand, at all?

...my plans aren't going as I'd hoped?

...the happenings around me leave me scared, mad, doubting or sad?

...good people get bad news or great people die too soon?

...bad people seem to live high on the hog, no worries, no fears, no problems?

...I did just what I believe He said do?

Do I want to argue with Him about these things?  A sensible person would and should say, 'no'.  And yet, I do.  I question Him.  I call Him on the carpet.  I ask for explanations?  I want to see just what He'll do to get this straightened out.  I whisper ultimatums.  I shout, 'Unfair', as I shake my fists.

At the Holy God.  The Creator.  My Redeemer.

I cannot believe I do it, but I do.

And then I wait for Him to answer in a still small voice, laugh, ignore my tantrum or unfold bigger and better things as I sit pouting.  And continue to love me, His questioning, wanting explanations child.