Fixing things that work

Well I am on day 10 of my work week with only 2 days off in the last 27, and looking at another 6 days before my next day off. But I am not actually writting to complain about that. Yesterday I actually had two entries, the one you see now, and a second one. The second one I expressed a thought about how we deal with trials in our lives. Essentially my thought was along the line of when we complain about the circumstances in our lives we essentially complaining that God is not taking care of us. That we feel that we are getting a raw deal, or that in essence we know better than God what is good for us. I mean really - if you break it down to a common denominator think about it. If we say that we do not like having to work overtime - as in my case - we are saying that God is treating us infairly. If God is sovereign, and He dictates to what extent the enemy of my soul can tempt me or afflict me, then He is ultimately in charge of my life. He is not surprised my my work week, and His Word is pretty specific that we are never tried beyond what we are able to bear. And that He has us in His hand. So when I complain about my circumstances I am ultimately saying that I am not trusting in what He is either doing directly, or what He is allowing to happen to happen in my life. I am then saying in essence he is not Lord in my life. And that is a scary thing to say. We need to remind ourselves - as a pastor once told me in a sermon - we need to talk to ourselves (essentially preach to ourselves). In Job (13:15) we hear him say "Though He slay me, I will hope in Him". Job goes on to say that he will argue his case before the ultimate judge of all creation... but remember that in the end God tells Job, "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me." God never answers Job why these afflictions happen to him. We get to see it because of God's Word, Job never knows while he is in the midst of his trials - most of us never will either. But we know in whom we do trust... and this life is but such a sliver in light of eternity. Our hope is in One who is perfect in justice and mercy. Well, my issue has been resolved. I am out here till tomorrow. May the Lord shine upon you all. :)