Chapter 4: In the Presence of Sovereignty

I so apologize about being late posting this chapter. I know that probably many of you are ahead. I have to be honest and say that I need time for alot of the material in this study to sink in. This is no easy study! Although it is not very time consuming in reading and studying, I think about the study ALOT! The main thing I took away from this chapter is not questioning God. Why do I have a right to do that? Funny that God seems to give you what you need to hear exactly when you need it. I had a wonderful friend Pam who left this world to be with Jesus last year. She sang so beautifully, worshipped Him so fully, and lived her life glorifying Him. I have to tell you that I asked "WHY". Lord, why Pam? I just had a coworker lose her husband in a car wreck. She has three boys and one is mentally and physically handicapped. He is fed through a feeding tube, wears a diaper, and cannot walk or speak. His daddy was his main caregiver and now he is gone. I have to tell you that I asked "WHY". On page 91, I realized that I should not question. It said," God, I don't understand, but I know you are SOVEREIGN, LOVING, and JUST. I may NEVER understand this life, but I will NOT accuse you, slander you, nor alter a single one of Your words to fit my poor, limited perspective. May God forgive me. May I be meek and have faith that GOD IS IN CONTROL. I pray that YOU have gained knowledge from this chapter as well. Let me know what you are thinking and pondering about!

Chapter 3: Do You Weep over Sin?

Don't you just love fall? I do! it is a new start, a fresh breath of air. What do you think of this chapter? I admit.... I got a little behind with the study during a nine day work stretch. This study is so thought provoking AND convicting. I have definitely wept over sin... my sin, sin in my family, sins of my friends... Though other times I have been callous and judgmental even. On Day 3 it says that mourning is not to be a single event but rather a habit for us. I don't know about you but that sort of gets me depressed... thoughts??