It's Job's story, but it's also our own.

In Modern Day Job, author Alanna Matcek offers a compelling perspective on the experiences of faith and suffering. Drawing parallels with the biblical story of Job, Alanna candidly shares her struggles, doubts, and questions about God’s goodness amidst trials. Faced with the death of her father, divorce, and significant personal losses, Alanna embarks on a journey of developing a deeper understanding of God’s presence in the midst of adversity.

She discusses the tension between desiring a “safe” God who prevents suffering and the realization that true growth often comes through enduring hardships. Written with an honest vulnerability and a relatable perspective, Modern Day Job underscores the value of waiting, resting, and actively engaging with questions of faith and suffering rather than rushing to find quick solutions or escape from pain. It emphasizes the importance of reconciling disenchantment with faith, candor, and courage, seeking to know God’s true nature even in our darkest moments.

Modern Day Job is a testament to Alanna's ability to weave personal experience with profound spiritual insights, offering readers a roadmap for navigating their own seasons of suffering. This message of hope encourages us to persevere through pain and to reconcile our personal beliefs with the harsh realities of life by introducing them to a God we never thought we wanted to know.