Frustration

Job Complains to God

In this chapter we find Job approaching God from four different ways:He challenged God (vv. 1-7) – Since he could not find someone to represent him, he decides to become his own defense attorney. He decides to vent his complaint, even if it kills him.He reminds God (vv. 8-12) – H …

Wickedness And Violence Seem to Go Unchecked

Habakkuk may have felt much like the lady in this illustration did. He was frustrated as wickedness and violence seemed to go unchecked (v. 1). He went to God to complain about his troubles and the troubles of his people. He described the injustice that was rampant around him and then asked …

IllustrationCigarette Smoking Lady Convicted by Her Parrot

A California woman became extremely irritated by the hacking cough of her pet parrot. When this distressing symptom persisted, she took the bird to a veterinarian who checked his feathered patient and found it to be in perfect health. Furthermore, the doctor discovered that …

IllustrationWoman Who Wasn’t Getting Her Prayers Answered

I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed …