CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Dean Collins: Why, Lord? Asking the Hard Questions

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Dean Collins: Why, Lord? Asking the Hard Questions

One of the great lessons we can learn from reading both the Psalms and the prophets is how to pray. Both the psalmist and, in this case, the prophet Jeremiah are willing to ask hard questions of God. And even more, they are willing to complain about their situations. Often our prayers are shallow, and therefore, we miss the great benefit of God’s wisdom because we are unwilling to be transparent with our feelings and concerns. In chapter 10, Jer…