God, where are you ?

I think a  lot about the state of the world today. i wonder why it is so difficult to have and to maintain peace.. i believe it is because we as a nation have never truly had that. so many wars.. so much violence.. so much killing taking place. i don't understand it.  We pray to the lord above us.. to bless us with happiness and to release us... but why nothing ? why no positive change ? where are you god ? you must look down upon us and be  overwhelmed with remorse. how does your gracious heart let so much bad happen in this world ? the little girl that was abducted and killed.. the woman that was raped and beaten to death.. the families that lost it all due to the flooding of new orleans.. the killing of innocent people.. How do you sit back and let this happen ?  Do you want us all to suffer?? we've been through so much.. have you no sympathy for what happens to your children everyday ? do you believe that all of this pain is the way to  true salvation ? because when i look at what this world is, i am not sure that there is one.  only you have the power to fix it all.. so why watch us like this..  are we an everlasting film composed of the worst ? is all of the  bad that happens amusing to you ? i just want an answer god. i think we all want an answer. you are the only one capable of giving it to us.. and we are ready to receive. i've asked you so many questions. but please, just answer this last one... "god, where are you ??"