Who are you, a mere human being, to argue with God? Should the thing that was created Say to the one who created it, “Why have you made me like this?” ROMANS 9:20 (NLT) From the moment you and I become children of God, our Father is constantly molding and shaping us according to His own plans. Some of that molding and shaping we may not like. We may be tempted to ask indignantly, “What are you making?” or “Why did you make me like this?” We’re especially prone toSEE DETAILS

“… for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, He will be found by you;” 1 CHRONICLES 28:9 (NIV) On the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is found one of Michelangelo’s most famous paintings. God is shown reaching down from heaven, hand extended, to touch the outstretched hand of man. The natural human response to pain and suffering is to do just the opposite; to recoil and retreat in fear and anger. When we suffer the very thing we need mostSEE DETAILS

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 1 CHRONICLES 16:8 (NIV) When God invites us to call on His name, we should never be at a loss as to which name to use. I call the Lord my Shepherd and Friend during those times when God’s tenderness melts my heart and I cry to think how rich and full His love is. Then there are times when I’m battling pride or wasting hours in daydreams. That’s when God’s WordSEE DETAILS