Poor Job. When I read the passages today, I really felt the despair and cries of Job's heart. He said that he "loathed his very life". Job was at rock bottom. I can't say that I have ever "loathed my life", but I have had times when I felt that God had put me in a pit. I have been at rock bottom and wondered when God would show up to save me. It's interesting how in my head I know that God is in control, but when my heart hurts so bad with pain, sorrow and confusion, it's hard to stay focused on the truth.
As Christians, we will all endure times of pain and suffering. It is completely normal to express how well feel, just like Job did. Sometimes we might even wish that we were never born. God certainly hears our cries and He will be faithful to restore us. I can't wait to finally see our friend Job restored. Hallelujah, God allows us to plead with him and in the end, His will for our lives will prevail.
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I am so grateful that God was merciful to me in the times I prayed to die because life seemed too hopeless and unbearable. Instead He gave me friends like you, Tina, Tresa, and Kellie to encourage me and get me to get some Godly help. I remember thinking, kinda like Job, that God's plan for the rest of my life was punishment for the sins of my youth. Through God's Word and Godly counsel I learned that I was not worthless and God hadn't thrown me away. He loved me and His plan for my life was good, not harm. But that I was going to have to make some tough choices and walk through some fire to stand against wrong. I had no idea how hot the fire would be or how long I'd be in it, and I hope it ends soon. But God has been faithful to heal me and restore me and keep me from getting burned! He has brought out a lot of ugly junk that needed to be burned off though, and I am thankful. I also see that He is protecting me from lots of things too. So, God give me the grace to sit in this hot wilderness until you are finished refining me. Let my marred life reflect the grace and beauty of Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for praying me through this friend. I love you girl!