Alright, let’s be real for a second.
Most of us have had that moment. You know the one—where life hits you like a rogue wave, and suddenly, you’re looking up at the sky (or at your untouched Bible, or into your cold cup of coffee) thinking, “God… seriously? What is going on?”
Maybe you prayed hard for something, and all you got was radio silence.
Maybe life sucker-punched you when you least expected it.
Maybe you’ve just read one too many “Just have faith” quotes and thought, “Yeah, but HOW?”
So, here’s the million-dollar question:
Does questioning God mean we don’t trust Him?
Or could it be that wrestling with God is actually a sign of faith?
Buckle up. This one’s gonna be interesting.
1. If Questioning God Is Wrong, the Bible Is in Trouble
If God had a problem with people asking “Why?”, then half the Bible wouldn’t exist. No, really—some of the most raw, unfiltered conversations between people and God are full of deep questions.
Look at these legends:
Job: “Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?”
(Job 21:7)
David: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?”
(Psalm 13:1)
Jeremiah: “You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived…”
(Jeremiah 20:7)
Habakkuk: “Why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?”
(Habakkuk 1:3, 13)
These weren’t your everyday skeptics. These were prophets, kings, and God’s chosen people—and they were out here throwing some heavy questions at Him.
And guess what? God didn’t zap them into oblivion.
He engaged with them.
That tells us something big: God can handle our toughest questions.
2. Questioning God vs. Doubting God (Not the Same Thing, Folks)
Imagine two students in a classroom.🧐 Student A raises their hand and asks, “Teacher, I don’t understand this. Can you explain?”😒 Student B folds their arms and says, “This is nonsense. I don’t believe a word you’re saying.”
Both are questioning, but only one is actually seeking answers.
See the difference?
Doubt says, “God isn’t trustworthy.”
Questioning says, “God, I don’t understand, but I want to.”
One closes the door. The other knocks, hoping Someone opens it.
3. History’s Boldest God-Wrestlers (And How It Turned Out for Them)
Let’s take a little trip down history lane. Some of the greatest minds in faith wrestled with God—and it didn’t ruin them. It shaped them.
🔥 C.S. Lewis – The guy who gave us Mere Christianity and The Chronicles of Narnia? Yeah, he was once an atheist who raged at God for not existing. (Let that contradiction sink in for a second.) His deep questions led him to one of the most profound faith journeys in history.
🔥 Mother Teresa – We know her as the saintly woman who cared for the poor, but did you know she battled decades of spiritual darkness? In private letters, she wrote about feeling abandoned by God. Yet, she kept serving. Kept believing. Kept searching.
🔥 Martin Luther – The guy who kicked off the Reformation? He struggled deeply with doubt, questioning salvation and God’s justice. But instead of walking away, he dug deeper—and the world changed because of it.
4. Wait… Jesus Questioned God Too? (Plot Twist!)
Yep. The ultimate mic-drop moment:
📖 “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
Matthew 27:46
Think about that.
The Son of God Himself asked the ultimate “why” question.
Yet, did that mean He lacked faith? No. His questioning was an expression of pain, not disbelief. And even after asking, He still surrendered:
📖 “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.”
Luke 23:46
If Jesus could question and trust at the same time, then surely there’s room for us to do the same.
5. So… What Do We Do With Our Questions?
Here’s the deal: God is not afraid of your questions.
If anything, He welcomes them.True faith isn’t about pretending we have all the answers—it’s about bringing our uncertainty to God and trusting Him enough to wrestle through it.
So, next time you have big, heavy, life-altering questions, try this:
- ✔️ Ask honestly. God already knows what’s in your heart, so why sugarcoat it?
- ✔️ Seek answers. Read, study, pray. The best questions lead to the deepest discoveries.
- ✔️ Hold on. Even when answers don’t come right away. Faith isn’t about instant clarity—it’s about trusting in the waiting.
What About You? 🤔Have you ever felt guilty for questioning God?
Do you think churches talk about this enough, or is it one of those “hush-hush” topics?
What’s one big question about faith that’s kept you up at night?
Drop a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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P.S. If you don’t engage, I might just have to personally ask you your toughest faith question next time we meet. 😜