Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told. Habakkuk 1:5
To wonder is a peculiar prepositional phrase that morphs in meaning depending on its context. Awestruck wonder at the beauty of a mountain, curious wonder regarding its genesis, doubtful wonder about the assertion it could be moved with a little faith.
There are numerous unexpected twists in life that will tilt our head in question. The recovery time from the whiplash of confusion naturally depends on the impact of the turn. When a career with tenure presumed to be stable, becomes unstable; when a relationship promised to last ’til death do us part, falls apart; when you hold a loved one you’ve embraced a thousand times, one last time – you’ll be left with a lot to ponder.
This space that inhabits more ignorance than reason, more inquiry than answers, more incredulity than explanation is not the easiest place to reside. While I think I would have preferred a little warning, better notification, advanced insight – it appears such thoughts are futile. Because deep in my heart I know I agree, the greater the wonder, the harder to believe.