Friday, November 9, 2007

So Tell Me God...

Ok, so this hasn't been my best week ever... with the stuff with Tom (see post below), some unpleasant financial issues, my car completely dying, job problems-- so you get the picture... my faith has been weak at it's best. I'm not all to happy with God right now. Several months ago, when dealing with another round of questioning, I wrote the following list of questions I'd like to ask God. A friend once said to me that no one better be behind her when she gets to Heaven, because she's got a ton of questions for God!! This list represents my frustration, some serious, some light. Please feel free to comment/answer any of the questions!

SO TELL ME GOD....

Why do people suffer with Alzheimer’s disease? Why do they literally have to die twice to the people who love them?

What’s the deal with cancer—especially in children?

What is the purpose of carpenter ants, fleas and mosquitoes?

Why do some people have it easy their whole lives and others struggle day after day after day after day, NEVER getting a break?

What’s the deal with “natural disasters”?

What’s heaven REALLY like?

When I’m angry with you and can’t pray, do you still love me?

What on earth made you think Okra would be a good vegetable?

Do you cry when a woman has an abortion?

Where are you when I’m on my knees begging for your presence and your voice, and all I feel is completely alone?

The Bible says, “ask and you shall receive”… does this only apply to a select few? (see above question!)

Since no one is perfect, how good is good enough?

Can people in Heaven hear and see us down here?

Can’t you create one more day of the week or at least a few more hours in each day?

The purpose of the tobacco plant was what?

The Bible says, “Honor thy father and mother”…. does this apply to victims of child abuse as well?

Why do skunks have to stink?

If you can create things like rainbows and shooting stars, why can’t you stop people from hurting each other?

The Bible says, “Where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them”, so does this mean that when I pray all alone you’re not there?

How do you feel about Rap music?

When people are “speaking in tongues”, is that what Heaven sounds like?

Do you ever regret giving us free will?

What’s the purpose of thunder… and for that matter, snow and ice?

What’s your favorite thing about our world right now?

What hurts you the most about our world right now?

How do you measure success?

Why do roses have thorns?

Couldn't you have made broccoli taste like chocolate?

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