“I wish I had never been born,” Job said to his
friends. “I wish that my birthday was just wiped off of the calendar as though
it never happened.” Who could blame him? The loss that he had endured in mere
moments had been catastrophic. Job had experienced a wonderful life until that
day, when all he had known changed. I know that many people have endured tragic
losses, but Job’s defeat seems unfathomable. Isn’t it ironic that, although
Job’s comments brought him so much pain, they can bring us so much joy?
My mother always taught me that, no matter how
bad I may think things are, someone else always is suffering more than I am.
Not only does that help us to feel that we are not alone in our depression, but
it gives us that hope for what is to come. Job’s story helps us to learn to
appreciate the blessings that we have today! Job was not in control of his
circumstances, but he was in control of his reaction to those circumstances.
When Job was hurting, he turned to the only One who could heal his pain. Are
you hurting today over some incident, maybe a financial problem or even some
tragic news concerning a loved one? Have you turned to God about it yet? Don’t
allow your circumstances to control you; allow Him to control you through your
circumstances.
Prayer
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