"Wrestling with God"
In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestles with God and sustains an ingury in the struggle, but finally receives a blessing and finds his faith strengthened by this difficult experience. Just as Jacob wrestled with the angel, God calls us to turn to Him with life's hard questions. Our faith is sometimes challenged by life's difficulties. Yet, it is from these difficult experiences that we can come to deepen our faith and trust in God.
Read one or more of these news articles, then write:
- Write down why it is difficult to witness God's presence in this specific situation.
- Write down three questions you would like to ask God about this situation.
- Write down ways that you do see God present, despite the tragedy.
News articles to select from:
- Toddler run over by car
- War in Syria
- Earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan
- 9-year-old dies suddenly
- Hurricane hits Mexico
Advice if you are upset by the news