But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? "Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, 'Why did you make me like this?'" Romans 9:20
Paul asks the question, "Who are you to talk back to God?" He's right. Who are we to question God - to doubt His perfect will? But we do it anyway.
Possibly the most amazing truth is: God lets us!
He is big enough to handle our questions and doubts. His esteem is not damaged if we talk back to Him. He loves us and will never turn away if we cast undeserved blame on Him.
Many ask, "Why did you make me like this?" If we were puppets, unable to make a free will choice, this might be a valid question. But God doesn't make us to sin; He allows us to sin. His will is never to harm us, but to prosper us.
Lord, there are many who cast the blame on You. "Why did you make me like this?" If I believe the lies of the world that our genes determine our disposition, I might be asking the same question. But I know the truth. You have carried me through - despite the sinner I have become. Circumstances and choices make us who we are. Every one of them, You allow. And everything You allow has a purpose. Every bit of it can draw us back to You - if we allow it.
Help me, Spirit, to see the truth in every circumstance. Help me to understand how my choices have great power to form me. I long to be formed by You. Place Your loving hands on my heart.
Keep me from pride.