When the Going Gets ToughSample

The Takeaway

After God reminded Job that His thinking was way beyond human reasoning, Job was willing to humble himself and accept that as a response to his questions about God’s justice, even though it didn’t directly address any of his queries.

I bring up the story of Job because in counting all of our trials and tribulations as joy, we should not be oblivious to the discomfort and pain we are feeling. God doesn’t want a ritualistic relationship where we follow scriptures blindly because it’s something we are supposed to do.

In addition, He is not interested in a shallow relationship where we just repeat a bunch of pretenses we’ve heard about Him. This approach will not ease our pain and will only drive us farther away from Him when we don’t get the outcome or answers we want.

On this journey to freedom, it is okay to feel hopeless at times. But instead of allowing bad emotions to take root in your heart and decrease your faith, bring them to the Lord in prayer. He can handle your tough questions and despair.

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