Thursday, August 20, 2015

Be bold in your questions

With a God so much greater than our understanding, it's only natural we'd have questions for Him. In fact, it'd probably be more unrealistic if we didn't have questions at all. But a lot of times, we easily confuse doubt with curiosity and understanding.
We're told to have faith, that we won't know things, and to be okay with that, but at the same time questioning is a natural part of being human. Luckily for us, we have a God who welcomes our questions. Many times throughout the Bible, we see the great prophets and key followers of Christ openly questioning Him. They provide us with the foundation that we have a God who is open to our curiosity. But they also show us that sometimes God leaves our questions unanswered, or saved for a better time. Just because we can question, it doesn't mean God is forced us to provide us with answers. More often than not, it's the assurance that God is with us and for us.
God welcomes our questions because its all a part of growing in relationship together. Wouldn't it be awkward if you had a best friend that you knew absolutely nothing about? Not even awkward, more like impossible I'd say. If you're interested in growing your relationship with someone, its only natural to ask questions every once in a while to learn more about them, to know them better. Why should that be any different with God? If we strive for a close relationship with God, we shouldn't be afraid to question things for the sake of growing together. A healthy relationship with God encourages conversation and provides a safe space to ask even life's toughest questions.
As I mentioned earlier, there's a difference between curiosity and doubt. Personally, I see the difference as lying directly within intentions. When you come to God eager to understand, eager to learn and experience Him fuller, those questions are welcomed. When you question God hoping to prove Him wrong, looking for faults in His answers- you've then reached the point of bad intentions. Its okay to question, but there is a thin line between testing God and pursuing Him. Walk the line carefully, but never be afraid to be bold in your questioning.

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