After experiencing extreme loss and pain, there is nothing left for Job to do but lament, mourn, grieve, express sorrow. He refuses to falsely incriminate himself and he refuses to blame or abandon God. But Job does not hesitate to express his anguish in the strongest terms. His lament is almost entirely in the form of questions. The cause of his suffering is a mystery. Indeed, it may be the greatest mystery of faith. Why does God allow people He loves to suffer? Job does not know the answer, so he candidly asks honest questions. He persistently appeals to God for help, answers, guidance, and mercy. From Job we learn to step into the suffering, into the circumstances, talk about it, weep about it, take it to God in prayer.