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Wrestling with Darkness – A Cry from the Depths (Job 3)

Enter the haunting shadows of Job 3, where the virtuous man, stripped of his fortune and health, releases a cry from the depths of his despair.

Join us as we explore the profound depths of human suffering, the questions it raises, and the raw honesty found in Job’s wrestling with darkness.

(Summarized and continued after the scripture.)

Job 3

Job’s Lament

      1Afterward Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 2And Job said,

      3“Let the day perish on which I was to be born,
And the night which said, ‘A boy is conceived.’

      4“May that day be darkness;
Let not God above care for it,
Nor light shine on it.

      5“Let darkness and black gloom claim it;
Let a cloud settle on it;
Let the blackness of the day terrify it.

      6“As for that night, let darkness seize it;
Let it not rejoice among the days of the year;
Let it not come into the number of the months.

      7“Behold, let that night be barren;
Let no joyful shout enter it.

      8“Let those curse it who curse the day,
Who are prepared to rouse Leviathan.

      9“Let the stars of its twilight be darkened;
Let it wait for light but have none,
And let it not see the breaking dawn;

      10Because it did not shut the opening of my mother’s womb,
Or hide trouble from my eyes.

      11“Why did I not die at birth,
Come forth from the womb and expire?

      12“Why did the knees receive me,
And why the breasts, that I should suck?

      13“For now I would have lain down and been quiet;
I would have slept then, I would have been at rest,

      14With kings and with counselors of the earth,
Who rebuilt ruins for themselves;

      15Or with princes who had gold,
Who were filling their houses with silver.

      16“Or like a miscarriage which is discarded, I would not be,
As infants that never saw light.

      17“There the wicked cease from raging,
And there the weary are at rest.

      18“The prisoners are at ease together;
They do not hear the voice of the taskmaster.

      19“The small and the great are there,
And the slave is free from his master.

      20“Why is light given to him who suffers,
And life to the bitter of soul,

      21Who long for death, but there is none,
And dig for it more than for hidden treasures,

      22Who rejoice greatly,
And exult when they find the grave?

      23“Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden,
And whom God has hedged in?

      24“For my groaning comes at the sight of my food,
And my cries pour out like water.

      25“For what I fear comes upon me,
And what I dread befalls me.

      26“I am not at ease, nor am I quiet,
And I am not at rest, but turmoil comes.”

Summary of Key Points:

  1. The Grief-Stricken Lament: Job, overwhelmed by the weight of his suffering, unleashes a torrent of grief and lament in Chapter 3. This poignant expression becomes a raw and unfiltered cry from the depths of his soul, revealing the profound anguish he experiences.
  2. The Desire for Nonexistence: Job’s lament goes beyond conventional expressions of sorrow. He passionately expresses a desire for the nonexistence, questioning the purpose of a life filled with such intense suffering.
  3. The Complexity of Human Suffering: Job 3 prompts us to grapple with the complexities of human suffering. It raises profound questions about the nature of pain, the role of God in our trials, and the depths of despair that even the most righteous can experience.
  4. The Unraveling of Job’s Faith: In this chapter, we witness Job’s faith being tested to its limits. The unraveling of his once unshakable trust in God reflects the brutal reality of wrestling with faith in the face of overwhelming adversity.

As we delve into the poignant verses of Job 3, let’s confront the raw honesty of human suffering and the questions it brings.

How do we grapple with darkness in our own lives, and where do we find hope amid despair?

Share your reflections on the complexities of pain and the challenges to faith.

Job’s cry echoes through the ages, inviting us to embrace the honesty of our struggles and find solace in the journey toward understanding.

Join the conversation by commenting, and let’s navigate together the profound depths of Job 3.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you. John

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Depression / Discouragement, Faith / Trusting God, His Ways Are Not Our Ways, Suffering / Adversity

Resilience in the Face of Adversity (Job 2)

Embark on a journey into the depths of resilience as we delve into Job 2, where the virtuous character of Job faces its most severe test.

Join us in exploring the profound insights on perseverance, faith, and unwavering trust in the midst of life’s harshest trials. (We will continue with a summary after the scripture.)

Job 2

Job Loses His Health

      1Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the LORD. 2The LORD said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it.” 3The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” 4Satan answered the LORD and said, “Skin for skin! Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life. 5“However, put forth Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh; he will curse You to Your face.” 6So the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your power, only spare his life.”

      7Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. 8And he took a potsherd to scrape himself while he was sitting among the ashes.

      9Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!” 10But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.

      11Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this adversity that had come upon him, they came each one from his own place, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite; and they made an appointment together to come to sympathize with him and comfort him. 12When they lifted up their eyes at a distance and did not recognize him, they raised their voices and wept. And each of them tore his robe and they threw dust over their heads toward the sky. 13Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.

Summary of Key Points:

  1. Job’s Unfathomable Losses: In the aftermath of the initial trials, Job is struck with painful boils, adding physical affliction to his already staggering losses. Despite the depths of his suffering, Job’s response becomes a testament to enduring faith.
  2. The Unraveling Support of Job’s Wife: Job’s wife, witnessing his suffering, suggests that he curse God and die. Her reaction prompts us to reflect on the complex dynamics of support and faith within relationships during times of extreme adversity.
  3. The Arrival of Job’s Friends: Job is visited by three friends—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar—who come to offer comfort. However, their presence sets the stage for a series of profound dialogues that explore the nature of suffering, justice, and the ways of God.
  4. Job’s Resilient Response: Despite the agony and the challenges to his faith, Job maintains his integrity and refuses to curse God. His resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity becomes a powerful example of unwavering trust in the midst of profound darkness.

As we navigate the poignant verses of Job 2, let’s reflect on the resilience exemplified by Job.

How can we draw inspiration from his unwavering trust during our own moments of adversity?

Comment below to share your thoughts on the dynamics of support in challenging times and the complexities of faith.

Job’s story invites us to cultivate a resilience that goes beyond circumstances, anchored in a faith that withstands even the fiercest storms.

Join the conversation, and let’s discover together the enduring lessons embedded in Job 2.

Share examples from your own life where you experienced hardship and challenges and how it affected you.

Depression / Discouragement, Faith / Trusting God, Praise / Worship / Glorify God, Tribulation

Navigating the Depths of Suffering and Faith (Job 1)

Enter the profound narrative of Job, a man of exemplary faith tested through unimaginable trials. In the opening chapter, we embark on a journey through the complexities of suffering and the resilience of unwavering faith. Join us as we delve into Job 1, seeking wisdom and insights that transcend the ages. (Full chapter included at end of article.)

Summary of Key Points:

  1. The Righteousness of Job: Job is introduced as a man of exceptional righteousness, both in his deeds and his fear of God. His character sets the stage for the challenges that will unfold, showcasing the capacity of faith to withstand even the harshest trials.
  2. The Heavenly Council: The chapter provides a unique glimpse into the heavenly realm, where Satan challenges Job’s faith. God permits a series of calamities to befall Job, testing the depth of his devotion and trust.
  3. Loss and Suffering: In rapid succession, Job receives news of devastating losses—his livestock, servants, and even his children. Job’s response, characterized by deep grief yet profound faith, serves as a powerful example of resilience in the face of adversity.
  4. Job’s Remarkable Faith: Despite immense suffering, Job’s response is remarkable. He tears his robe, shaves his head, and falls to the ground in worship, acknowledging God’s sovereignty even in the midst of profound loss.

As we begin our exploration of the Book of Job in Chapter 1, consider the timeless lessons embedded in Job’s response to suffering. How does his unwavering faith inspire you in your own trials?

Let Job’s example guide our reflections on the challenges we encounter, reminding us that, even in the depths of suffering, our faith can be an anchor.

Share your thoughts on the resilience of faith in the face of adversity.

 

Join the conversation by commenting below, and together, let’s draw strength from Job’s enduring testimony.

Job 1

Job’s Character and Wealth

      1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil. 2Seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3His possessions also were 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and very many servants; and that man was the greatest of all the men of the east. 4His sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one on his day, and they would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5When the days of feasting had completed their cycle, Job would send and consecrate them, rising up early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said, “Perhaps my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did continually.

      6Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7The LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it.” 8The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.” 9Then Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10“Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11“But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face.” 12Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD.

Satan Allowed to Test Job

13Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, 14a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, 15and the Sabeans attacked and took them. They also slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” 16While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” 17While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and took them and slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” 18While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, 19and behold, a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people and they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

      20Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.

21He said,
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
And naked I shall return there.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away.
Blessed be the name of the LORD.”

      22Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.

Shalom. May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you. Devotion by John in service to Christ

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Depression / Discouragement, Learning To Pray Effectively, Protector / Deliverer, Psalms

Finding Refuge in the Midst of Chaos (Psalm 55)

Dive into the soul-stirring verses of Psalm 55, where the psalmist pours out heartfelt prayers in times of distress. Join us as we navigate through the powerful emotions encapsulated in this ancient hymn, discovering timeless truths that offer solace and guidance in the midst of life’s tumultuous moments.

Summary of Key Points:

  1. Pouring Out the Heart in Prayer: Psalm 55 exemplifies the raw honesty of pouring out one’s heart to God, even in the midst of chaos and betrayal. The psalmist’s candid expression becomes a model for us to bring our deepest concerns before the Creator.
  2. Seeking Refuge in God: Amidst the turmoil, the psalmist finds solace in God as a refuge and source of strength. This timeless truth encourages us to turn to God as our sanctuary, especially when faced with life’s uncertainties.
  3. The Reality of Betrayal: The psalmist addresses the pain of betrayal, a universal human experience. In exploring these emotions, Psalm 55 provides a source of comfort and understanding for those grappling with the complexities of relationships.
  4. Trusting God’s Guidance: Ultimately, the psalmist places trust in God’s guidance, illustrating a profound reliance on divine wisdom and an acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty in navigating life’s challenges.

Psalm 55

Prayer for the Destruction of the Treacherous.

     1Give ear to my prayer, O God;
And do not hide Yourself from my supplication.

      2Give heed to me and answer me;
I am restless in my complaint and am surely distracted,

      3Because of the voice of the enemy,
Because of the pressure of the wicked;
For they bring down trouble upon me
And in anger they bear a grudge against me.

      4My heart is in anguish within me,
And the terrors of death have fallen upon me.

      5Fear and trembling come upon me,
And horror has overwhelmed me.

      6I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove!
I would fly away and be at rest.

      7“Behold, I would wander far away,
I would lodge in the wilderness.

Selah.

      8“I would hasten to my place of refuge
From the stormy wind and tempest.”

      9Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues,
For I have seen violence and strife in the city.

      10Day and night they go around her upon her walls,
And iniquity and mischief are in her midst.

      11Destruction is in her midst;
Oppression and deceit do not depart from her streets.

      12For it is not an enemy who reproaches me,
Then I could bear it;
Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me,
Then I could hide myself from him.

      13But it is you, a man my equal,
My companion and my familiar friend;

      14We who had sweet fellowship together
Walked in the house of God in the throng.

      15Let death come deceitfully upon them;
Let them go down alive to Sheol,
For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst.

      16As for me, I shall call upon God,
And the LORD will save me.

      17Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur,
And He will hear my voice.

      18He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me,
For they are many who strive with me.

      19God will hear and answer them—
Even the one who sits enthroned from of old—

Selah.

With whom there is no change,
And who do not fear God.

      20He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him;
He has violated his covenant.

      21His speech was smoother than butter,
But his heart was war;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

      22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you;
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

      23But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction;
Men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.

As we reflect on the poignant verses of Psalm 55, consider the ways you can bring your own struggles and emotions before the Lord.

How can you find refuge in God amidst life’s chaos?

Share your thoughts and experiences, allowing us to build a community of support and encouragement.

Let Psalm 55 guide us in cultivating a deeper connection with our Creator, finding solace, and trusting in God’s unfailing guidance in the midst of life’s storms.”

Shalom.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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Depression / Discouragement, Learning To Pray Effectively, Loving / Kind, Praise / Worship / Glorify God, Protector / Deliverer, Psalms

Sing to the LORD, Even in Hard Times

Psalm 13 is a wonderful demonstration of praising God even in our suffering, and calling out to Him for protection and help instead of relying solely on ourselves.

Psalm 13

1 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever?
    How long will you look the other way?
2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,
    with sorrow in my heart every day?
    How long will my enemy have the upper hand?

3 Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!
    Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
4 Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!”
    Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.

5 But I trust in your unfailing love.
    I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
6 I will sing to the Lord
    because he is good to me.

I strive to live out this example in my personal life. Praising God and trusting in Him even in the midst of difficult times or when things seem to be going wrong.  I am truly inspired by the closing verse  given the context of unresolved suffering.

“I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.”

Shalom. May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you. Devotion by John in service to Christ

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Comforter, Depression / Discouragement, Faith / Trusting God, Hope, Jesus Christ / Yeshua, Peace / Rest, Promises

A Broken Spirit

Sickness and hardship can be endured, but a broken spirit is devastating. It drains away our hope.

Proverbs 18:14

      14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness,
But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?

There are many difficulties which we can confront and endure, but hope and a strong spirit are necessary to thrive or even survive these situations. Put your hope in Christ and His promises. He will never leave us or forsake us once we wholeheartedly submit to Him.

Hebrew 13:5b-6

5b… for He Himself has said, “I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,”

6so that we confidently say,
“THE LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID.
WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?”

It sounds cliché, but it is true… there is no hurt too big for God nor any situation which is beyond His ability to handle. Put your faith and trust in Him and ask Him for help.

Have you submitted your life to Jesus Christ? Are you living today filled with the peace and joy of truly knowing and following Jesus Christ? Learn more about salvation through The Message of the Cross.

Depression / Discouragement, Hope, Persecution / Glorifying God, Repenting from Sin, Salvation, Suffering / Adversity, Worry/Anxiety

A Living Hope No Matter What We Face

As followers of Christ, we have much to find comfort in, even while we experience grief in this world. We will have hard times. It is nothing new for believers to be scattered amongst pagan countries and cultures. Though we have essentially a pagan and not a Christian nation even in the USA now, there is still much freedom to worship Christ without the type of persecution that His followers have had to experience throughout history… still experience in many other nations around the world even today.

Whether we experience grief from persecution, from the difficulties of living amongst pagan peoples, loss of a loved one, or from other personal situations and trials… we can be comforted, encouraged and find hope in God’s offer and promise of salvation.

1 Peter 1

A Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation

      1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.

      3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 8and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.

      10As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look.

      13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16because it is written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.”

      17If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; 18knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 20For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you 21who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

      22Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God.

24For,
“ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS,
AND ALL ITS GLORY LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS.
THE GRASS WITHERS,
AND THE FLOWER FALLS OFF,

      25BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER.”
And this is the word which was preached to you.

The grief and pain of this world only lasts for a time. But we are called to action to prepare and to take hold of the offer of salvation. It will not just be given to us if we ignore or dismiss Christ. Taking Christ as Lord of our life should be reflected in changes to how we live. Less of our own selfish, sinful nature… more of Him.

      13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16because it is written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.”

     17If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;

      22Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God.

The things of the flesh will fall away, but the word of the Lord endures forever.

Depression / Discouragement, Heaven and Hell, Share the Good News, Suffering / Adversity

Absent of the Body Is Home With The Lord

All who live face suffering and trials.  All who live at some point die. These are truths no one can credibly argue against. However there is so much more! For the righteous who submit to and follow Jehovah through Jesus Christ, there is much comfort for the sorrows and difficulties we face in this world. As disciples of Christ, we seek to please Jehovah and know that when we die we will leave our earthly bodies and go to be at home with our Father.  We understand that everyone will face judgment and be welcomed to heaven or condemned to hell based on their own choices made during their life to truly accept or reject Jesus Christ. We are ambassadors from Him to come and share the truth of the gospel with others who do not know Him. We are to bring the joy and hope we find in knowing our Father to others and try to lead them to the grace that is offered in forgiveness of sin.

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

      1For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven, 3inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked. 4For indeed while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to be clothed, so that what is mortal will be swallowed up by life. 5Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge.

      6Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— 7for we walk by faith, not by sight— 8we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. 9Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

We, as followers of Christ, have hope in our Father in heaven. We trust in His promises and in the salvation He offers. What greater joy than to be able to share such good news with others? Let us seek to please Him while in this earth!

If someone was giving out $100 bills for free, you would tell everyone you know so they too could be blessed. So if Jehovah offers us forgiveness of sin by grace… eternal life in heaven with Him… should we not also be excited and joyful to tell others?

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Depression / Discouragement, Hope, Peace / Rest

You Will Keep In Perfect Peace All Who Trust In You

In this world there is much suffering and discouragement. Many fall even into depression. There is hope in the word of our God to encourage us and bring us joy even in trials.

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! [Isaiah 26:3]

12 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.[b] 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. [Romans 12:1-2]

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. [Proverbs 3:5-6]

We are all susceptible to discouragement in our lives. None of us are above it. However, we can find much comfort in seeking God in prayer and through study of His word in the Bible. We depend on Him and trust Him rather than trusting our own understanding. We live God’s way instead of the world’s way.  Jesus is a source of hope and encouragement even when we do not fully understand why He allows difficult things to happen in our lives.

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