Questions as Prayer

Do you ever question God? Is it ok to question God? Is questioning God a form of prayer?


While questioning God may seem like the ultimate example of reckless and ill-advised behavior, scripture provides plenty of examples individuals who did just that. Some well-known examples are below:


"Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" (Moses)


"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (David and Jesus)


"Why have you afflicted us so that we cannot be healed?" (Jeremiah)


"Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrong?" (Habakkuk)


"Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Disciples)


"What must I do to be saved?" (Philippian Jailer)


Curious, annoyed, desperate and angry, these questions contain emotions that are not typically associated with prayer. However, prayer can be any communication that expresses being in relationship with God. And as with any relationship, questions and emotions abound. Refusing to acknowledge this reality doesn't make it any less true.


Wherever you're at, whatever's on your mind, God welcomes your questions.


And in case you're still wondering, yes, asking questions is prayer.