Espresso for a Woman's spirit

I have always been attracted to the book of Job. I’ve studied it twice. Firstly in Sydney ( I think I need to go and drag out my essay again) as part of wisdom literature study and again in my OT studies in MST. The idea that God can allow suffering, the battle between God and Satan for our soul and the ultimate example of Job being able to submit willingly to God always fascinates me. And of course the fairy tale lover in me, loves the happy ending when Job ends up getting all and more.. and I secretly always hope that this would be me. Like Job too, I’ve had my fair shares of unhappy times, though no where near what Job has experienced. Perhaps God was merciful in not allowing me to be tempted beyond what I could bear. And also like Job I have been blessed with friends who have attempted to sit with me and to help me through the situations. And also like him, I’ve had my fair share of friends who have been very helpfully unhelpful as I struggle with my theology. Such that t