Romans 5:3-4

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” -Romans 5:3-4 (NIV) 

I like this verse. it's hard to see adversity as a good thing, but it almost always is.

I wrote the above post over a year ago and never posted it.  I hate it when my own words come back to haunt me.  I hate adversity.   I just want life to be fun and easy.  Is that too much to ask??

Why the silence, God?

Dear God,

Seriously.  I need you.  I get it.  I've worked my whole life serving myself, the gods of sex and drugs, the gods of hedonism, and that's not really working for me.  I see you.  I have miracles in my life for which I am so thankful.  I can see you've been incredibly kind, shown me incredible mercy, but ... I don't hear you.

Aren't we supposed to have a relationship?  More than one I might have with a distant, though merciful, king?  How are we supposed to communicate, when you don't talk?

~Jon



PS.  If your first thought is to post scripture about sheep knowing his voice, go away.  I don't need any help from the self-righteous and arrogant.  If you can relate, please feel free to say so.