Job 38-39

"God Speaks"  Job 38:1-41

1.  When you suffer, whom do you tend to talk to?

I am not trying to be extra spiritual or anything but I basically talk to God.  Since I have no close friends I always naturally turn to Him.  Sometimes I turn to my husband but not for very long.  I tend to suffer in silence, but not in a depressing, desperate sort of way.  I process- the ultimate introvert, I guess.  I think a lot- people would probably say I think too much.

2.  Has any human philosopher, speaker or writer been able to comfort you when you've suffered?

For a big reader that I am, I am surprised I have never really thought about this question.  Whenever I feel like I am in a rut I don't usually turn directly to the Bible.  If anything comforts me most it is the Harry Potter series....yes...ALWAYS.  I don't know if that is dangerous for a strong Christian to admit- let alone a youth pastor's wife.

3.  Does it comfort you to know that while God is powerful enough to create the vast universe, he is interested enough to speak to you personally?

It is a mixture of comfort and fear.  As far as I know, though,  I don't feel like God particularly wants to talk to me personally, because of how many times I have begged for Him to speak but I guess He "speaks" through His word though it is not the same.  *shrugs*  Will I ever understand the mind of God?  No, but I want to make a dent.  I guess my mantra is...He knows my heart.  He knows I believe in His Son and the shedding of blood for forgiveness of sin.  I have dedicated my life to Him and to church.  If I am doing something wrong- speak up, make a way, I have to assume I am living the way He wants even though I feel as if I understand nothing.