#soap # Job 05 ## Title: Don’t Give God the Silent Treatment ## Scripture: (Job 5:8) “But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case. (NET) ## Observation: When the girls were little, they would get mad when they didn’t get their way. One of my girls, in particular, would pitch a fit called the silent treatment. She would ‘punish’ us by ignoring us for a day. As a parent, this was my favorite type of rebellion. It was much better than slamming things or hitting her sister. But, it was the worst for her. In isolation, she would feel worse and make the situation worse than what it was. How many times do we do this to God? Things don’t go the way we would hope, and we draw away from God. This is the worst thing we could do. Even if you think it’s His fault, draw close to God and tell Him all about it. He created the Universe. He’s not fragile. He can take it. ## Application: Run toward God when in trouble. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always being there. Help us never get too quiet for too long.