A song entitled “Note to God” was shared by one of Joy’s musicians at a recent Sunday service.  While the song itself is not found in any hymnal or contemporary worship song collection, the words are relevant.

The author of the song speaks from their heart, bringing to God the issues we face as individuals and as a part of humankind globally.  It strikes a balance between asking God to intervene and to help us to not only survive, but to be better people.  If we lived the way Jesus taught us to live, the wide-scale suffering, poverty, hate, and conflict that overwhelms our planet would be a non-issue.

The song reminds me of Job in the Old Testament.  Job went through a lot.  He lost everything.  His world crushed him to the lowest of lows.  He did not mince words with God.  In Job 23:3-4 he goes so far as to say “Oh that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat!  I would order my cause before him and fill my mouth with arguments.”  How bold and brazen to approach the Creator this way! 

Job’s “note to God” continues in succeeding chapters.  It is raw and reflective of someone who can’t see a path to a resolution of his misfortunes without some divine intervention.  Towards the end of the book, God has his say and the two come to an understanding.  God not only restores Job but blesses him beyond what Job originally lost.

Isn’t it amazing that despite chapter after chapter of complaints (and some healthy doses of self-justification/I-don’t-deserve-all-this-bad-stuff) by Job, God’s all-encompassing and unconditional love still remains?

Isn’t it reassuring to know that no matter how much we complain to God, or voice our tears and fears to him, or plead with him to step in and overturn the world as we know it, that he still loves us?

God knows us completely—our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. He invites us to share honestly with Him, whether through notes, prayers, or songs, not just praise. So take a moment to write to God and express what’s truly on your mind. Write a note to God!

Silas