Jeremiah's complaint

Sometimes the prophecy books of the Old Testament can be tough going. It can be hard to fully understand what (and who) the prophets were addressing as they wrote. And there is some pretty rough language there, too.

But what I always appreciate about the writer of the Psalms, the prophets or Job, is when they really speak their mind to God. Like this:

"You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you.
Yet I would speak with you about your justice:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the faithless live at ease?"(Jeremiah 12:1)

These men were honest. They were asking the questions that are still being asked today. "God, where's the justice? Why do you allow this?"

But along with that is the certainty that God can take their questions. He's open to our doubts and our questions. We can say whatever we need to say to Him. He's big enough for that too.