[toj.cc]WildBillKickoff
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I am rather frustrated with God right now.
Here's the situation: I was recently turned down for a promotion for the third time at work. I had prayed beforehand that God would make the path that He would have me take in my work life clear. I took this response to mean that it's time for me to look for another job.
Then I talked to an elder at my church (whom I trust) about the situation, and he told me that one virtue sorely missing in many young Christians is perseverance, that perhaps God was telling me to keep at it where I am now.
I have asked God to tell me what I should be doing for months now, and He just won't give me a clear answer. I know that one of His possible answers is "Wait", but it just seems uncaring of Him to tell me to wait for an answer when I don't care what the answer is. In the meantime, I'll be doing my best at a job that I'm not sure I'll be at in 3 months.
What I need advice on: what should I be doing while God is waiting to give me an answer? Is frustration at God something you struggle with? How do you deal with it? What does the Bible say about being frustrated with God?
Thanks in advance.
Here's the situation: I was recently turned down for a promotion for the third time at work. I had prayed beforehand that God would make the path that He would have me take in my work life clear. I took this response to mean that it's time for me to look for another job.
Then I talked to an elder at my church (whom I trust) about the situation, and he told me that one virtue sorely missing in many young Christians is perseverance, that perhaps God was telling me to keep at it where I am now.
I have asked God to tell me what I should be doing for months now, and He just won't give me a clear answer. I know that one of His possible answers is "Wait", but it just seems uncaring of Him to tell me to wait for an answer when I don't care what the answer is. In the meantime, I'll be doing my best at a job that I'm not sure I'll be at in 3 months.
What I need advice on: what should I be doing while God is waiting to give me an answer? Is frustration at God something you struggle with? How do you deal with it? What does the Bible say about being frustrated with God?
Thanks in advance.