Dealing honestly, wisely, and compassionately with human pain is an integral part of our job description as followers of Jesus Christ. No one gets through this life unscathed. Everyone deals with pain and suffering at some level. If someone insists they haven’t, they are either lying, in denial, or have amnesia. And since God’s second most important command is for us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, it behooves us to learn how to better comfort ourselves as well as our neighbors—both those we rub shoulders with daily, and also our global neighbors, who make up the lost and dying world we’re called to care for.
But let’s deal with the proverbial bull in the china shop, which is the fact that what happened to Job wasn’t what we like to think of as “fair.” I mean, Goodnight! The very beginning of this Old Testament book describes Job as a really good guy who was doing really good things with his life. The mention of Job rising early to pray for his kids (Job 1:5) is a common Hebrew idiom denoting a conscientious habit, which means praying for his family was something he did consistently. Reading about this righteous guy losing pretty much everything—his wealth, his health, and all ten of his children—it’s like biting into a warm brownie and breaking your tooth on a rock. This “divine test” is surprisingly unfair. Surely Job didn’t deserve such devastating loss.
In the New Testament, Jesus blows the idea of human deservedness right out of the water. In His Sermon on the Mount, He teaches that God throws fairness out the window to bless even the unrighteous (Matthew 5:43–45). In the Gospel of Luke, He explains that bad things do indeed happen to good people (Luke 13:1–5). And in His parable about the workers in the vineyard, He thoroughly deconstructs any notion that we can earn God’s blessings (Matthew 20:1–16). Job proves that “good” people, including people of faith, can and do experience horrific things through no particular fault of their own. And Job chapter 1 is one of those passages that will really blow your mental hard drive, suggesting that while Job’s faith was truly strong, it did not safeguard him from hardship (v.8).
Unspeakable pain occurs in this fallen world, a truth our Savior knows all too well (Matthew 26:38). But our God is good and His character does not change, nor does His love for us (Malachi 3:6; Psalm 100:5). The same Good Shepherd who leaves the flock of ninety-nine for one lost sheep (Matthew 18:10–14), is the one who gives and the one who takes away with an eternal perspective we do not have (Job 1:21; Isaiah 55:8–9).
It is because of God’s constant character that we can trust Him in all things, even suffering, and declare, “Blessed be the name of the LORD” (Job 1:21). If we’ve known Him to be good in our joy, we can trust Him with our pain, when all seems lost, because He does not abandon His own (Psalm 9:10; Deuteronomy 31:6). In fact, He moves toward us, stepping into the pain for us, even to the point of death on the cross (Philippians 2:5–8). The One who was without sin and blame suffered for us (2 Corinthians 5:20–21), and He knew we would suffer too (John 16:33). And in those moments of despair and pain, He promises to be near in our brokenness, “our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble” (Psalm 34:18; 46:1).
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I pray for this obedience
Thank you Jesus for your grace and mercy
I am praying for Job’s FAITH!!!!
I’m never alone but yet i feel alone. I feel like I have no one on my side and that i just keep pushing myself for no reason. I pray that i get out of this mindset and become new. I remove any negative thoughts or Words that i have spoke into my life. I remove any pain and ask to be forgiven in Jesus’s name! Amen
we all face hardships and it’s not easy. we have to remember to stay steadfast and trust in the Lord and his blessings
As a teacher who sees the pain and heart break this really spoke to me on what I see in every day life. We all see hardship weather that is with family or with students that you teach and this really shows how much god cares about each and everyone of us
Hardships will come but remember to remain steadfast and trust in God and his words.
Truly changed my perspective on worship and how much it does for us. Praise the Lord.
This was everything. Jobs’ story of losing everything yet still having trust in the Lord is inspiring. I pray that I will always have that amount of faith is Jesus as he will always be with me and have my best interest
I pray I will always have the faith to worship in my storms! ❤️
This was very needed today. Thank you God for speaking to me!!
As I am being tested and going through trials I have pushed God away and have been going through the motions. God has still continued to bless me even though I have not been able to see it until now. As I strive to get back on the right path God showed me that I need to rely and trust in him. To praise him in the storm. I need to be more like Job and worship God instead of questioning him.
I pray you give me to peace to know you are near in my struggle and that you will provide me peace.
Praise to GOD for all.
Never lose ur trust in the lord, trust him like you did when he was giving you happiness, he would not give up on you he’s still planning a better future for you
“The testing of faith created endurance” This is exactly what I am needing. Praise the Lord. God is so good.
Thank You Lord for never leaving me !
Trying to put God first through the good and the bad. It reminds me of the song When Nothing Hurts by Riley Clemmons.
Jesus, hears our cries! And I love that we have the opportunity to FULLY trust him
Amen. I am trying to find God again in all my life’s uncertainty. This just reminds be that He is already with me.
I will be praying that you feel His comfort
Reminds me times in my past and looking back how God always provided and brought me through. ❤️
I am struggling with what feels like a lot of ‘unfair’ trials being put in my life. I need to always remember God is with me in the good times and the bad, He will not abandon me. He will give me strength and I need to trust in Him right now.
So good. So glad I found this app and community ❤️
“Never seen the righteous forsaken, and He won’t start now!” – Firm Foundation; Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Cody Carnes
One thing i picked from this study is ” God will never ever forget his own” hallelujah
This is something I really struggle with, when things are good I forget to praise God, but when things are bad I get so mad and ask why it’s happening to me
This really speaks out to me because I find that in times of being lost or just really angry or sad, I find myself blaming God a lot. In times of joy, I either don’t think about Him at all or I’ll only recognize him on some of those days.
Thank you God for all my days because you have a plan for me.
God is so good ❤️
Lord, I trust in the plans you have for me. Free me of any anxieties that fill my mind and let me rest in you. I lay my life in your hands. Amen.
Dear God, I put all my trust in you & know that you’ve got me no matter what. In the good and the bad. Blessed be your name. I love you! Amen.
This devotional speaks truth. It’s exactly what I need during this time I am struggling.
I find myself with the “why me?” Attitude a lot lately, my life has been exceptionally hard the last couple years but I have also had some great blessings. I have struggled a lot lately with depression and not wanting to keep going but the words of the Lord found me today out of no where and here we are.
Amen, I’m trying to seek God because I have been going through trails for a while and it’s been breaking me to the point of wanting to end my own life and if you’re going through a situation where you want to end your life trust me in time it gets easier expressly through God.
Oh my this stepped on some toes today!
This devotional is already starting off with the wisdom I need to gain right now. It’s really a hard time right now.
Help me, Lord, to trust Your plans for my children and grandchildren. Free me of the worries and anxieties that keep me up at night, remind me that You are in control, not me and You are holding them, know what’s best. Amen
God, please help guide me through these next couple of weeks. I’m unsure of what you’re calling me to, but I trust that you do have a plan. Free me of my anxiety and worries to fully trust in you. Amen.
Lord help me to trust you when all seems lost.
Lord God help me to trust you with all my heart. lord help relieve the mental warfare i take myself through bc of stress and every day inconveniences. I love you lord and in jesus name i pray amen
Dear God I surrender everything to you. In Jesus name.
God your ways are higher than mine and I trust you have a plans for me with a future and hope. I ask that you will help me to trust in you wholeheartedly every second. I want to follow you without hesitation. Lord, align my heart with yours. In Jesus name. Amen!
May I learn to trust God even more through hardships because joy is on the other side of the storm.
Lord, I ask for help in trusting You wholeheartedly and Your plan for my life. Allow me to follow Your will for me with no hesitations so that I may experience all the blessings You have in store for me.
In Jesus name
Amen.
Trust is one of the trickiest things for me… or admitting I can’t do it/need help. Lord help me to trust you with whatever life happens. I adore you but help me relinquish control.
So beautiful to read in a time of hardship. Lord, I pray that you will guide me to your calling for my life. I pray to listen and trust in your plan as I look to start a new career. Thank you for all that you have done for me, though I did not deserve it.
Lord help me to remember that your ways are higher than my own and to trust that you have a plan for my good no matter what life looks like around me
Thank you God for showing me your love and allowing me to trust you with everything
Lord, thank you for always showing your grace for your undeserving sinner. You give and take away may your name for ever be blessed and exalted. AMEN!
Lord please help me trust further in you.
Trust has been so hard. Lord help my unbelief.
Lord help me to trust you with everything! Even in the dark moments you are with me.
God bless you all, have a wonderful week!
Let the Lord keep on guiding me
lord, help me to trust you when all seems lost ❤️
Lord help me trust you with the things I hold tightly to because you are the ultimate protector. Help me trust you with the plans of my life let me not focus on where I want to get but trust you knowing you are going to take me where I need to be
He is good in joy and pain – always trustworthy.
Lord, help me use you as my guide through hardships and trust your plan. Amen!
I just read Job last night. This really feels so relevant to where I am now in life. Thank you Jesus
I pray to continue to trust God through this storm. Even through the hardest days he’s here!
This is hard for me
I am trying to understand been through so much like many of you i just feel not that we should be imune but things like sickness and murders assault or peopel who cant have kids why does that happen to beautiful people even when they worship everyday and follow it is hard to swallow. Guess i needed to resd this one bechase its hard to grasp . As a God why would he want us to suffer
The concept of God allowing both joy and suffering in our lives for us to experience him in both ways is an interesting one to wrap my head around. This passage really helped me understand the nature of God on a deeper level and I feel as though I see his power with greater clarity.
i totally agree with this! i am dealing with some family stuff right now which is what led me to start this study. this whole Bible study has left me with a great feeling and a new perspective of what i am going through right now; especially reading James 1:2-6 and James 1:12.
Lord, help me to trust you in the storm. Amen!
Thank you God for everything
Amen!!! May I be more like Job in my trials and praise him even in the storms and never forget that he is always by my side
God I surrender myself to you, I put all my pain and suffering, along with the laughs and love lord I give it to you. Guide me down the path of never ending love and help to trust in you. Thank you for everything you do amen
God I pray that I can surrender to you and put my total trust in you. You are my cornerstone. Help me to know that your love never fails and you keep your promises. I know that you stand by me through the Holy Spirit each day and that lives in me! Give me wisdom to make choices to glorify you. I invite you into every room I enter today. Go with me and guide me. Thank you, God for you beautiful creation that I am so fortunate to be able to experience. I am in awe of you each day. Thank you for having grace with me. Thank you most especially for sending your one and only son to die and bear the weight of my sins when I absolutely do not deserve it. Thank you for giving me the gift of the Holy Spirit living in me. Jesus name, AMEN.
He blesses us daily with air in our lungs to praise Him!
Such a good lesson. I needed that!
Blessed be the Lord Almighty, saviour of my soul.
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away.. Blessed be the name of the Lord!!!
As I struggle with trusting with fear of what is to come. Lord please help me put my faith and trust in you. Guide me in the right direction. I know that you and only you know the plans you have for me.
Trusting him with your all will leave you with no doubt.
Lord, I thank you for your continuing guidance through every step in my journey of trust and faith. It is difficult sometimes, but I know you have plans for me that are greater than my own.
Faith is not always easy but God always shows us why we can trust him.
Lord, lead me to trust you more and more each day. When life seems hard, anxious thoughts are swirling and the way forward looks dark and I am forgetful, you are there and you are light and you are faithful and worthy of trust. You will keep my hand securely in yours.
Trusting in God is so hard when you feel as though you haven’t went anywhere. It seems like I’m stagnant and I’m just waiting for something huge to happen in my life that’ll make this continuously quiet life feel like something. I’m glad I found this plan because I really need to trust in God to lead me where He wants me to be regardless of my day to day life. Pray for me to be able to do so.
Such a great reminder! I need to continue to seek Him through my trials!
This theme of trust has been coming up a lot recently. My barrier is that I struggle to trust without fear but I pray you will help me overcome that as I seek you out.
Learning to trust without fear is a struggle for me. Lord, help me to trust you more and develop my faith in you.
I said one day I need to have radical faith and then this plan came to my life…
Thank you, Father, for being a faithful and righteous God. You are trustworthy; Help me put my complete trust in you.
Lord guide me and take the reigns of my life and just heal everything I leave it all up to your hands
Lord I surrender everything to You. I trust in Your promises.
Lord, thank you for so many blessings in my life and for continuing to support me in every way. I need you so much to navigate these times in my life. I will continue to praise you Lord.
Lord, help me to trust in you even when my heart is crying out in pain.
Thank you, Lord, for what you give and take away. We will trust in you
Lord help me put my trust in you when it comes to my job. Amen
All my trust is in you Lord Jesus Christ Amen
lord help me trust in you even in these times where i am in so much doubt about why this stuff is happening to me
Lord, help me put my trust in You. Genuinely. Amen ❤️
Lord help me put my trust in you
Lord, help me to continue to trust in you even when the flesh deceives me
If we see God in our joy and things that are good, we can trust Him through our pain and heartbreak! Amen!
Having trials and pain is a necessary to growing closer to God, without pain how do we see the graciousness of God and just how much he cares for us. He holds our hands and is with us every single step of the way
I came back to do this one a second time. It is definitely needed right now. ❤️
Needed to read this today!!
Love it!❤️ Jesus loves you✝️
I am currently in the process of a major life change and am so anxious about it but I know that God will provide and he put me in this situation for a reason. I will trust in him to get me through
I pray that God will lead me on a path that is for him and not for my human wants. There are so many things I really want but I have to step back and remember that I want God to be in control. I wish I knew right now what all of those things are or will not be but I have to trust in him that he does every little detail in my life for a purpose.
Reading this simple reminder about Job, and what he experienced all at once, yet he still mustered up the strength to worship. Even though circumstances may seem contrary to what God has spoken, disappointments still manages weigh heavier than trusting God. Even through I do, I still hurt, I do feel disappointed, I feel like the enemy has won. I know my thoughts can fool me, I want to feel, and act like I have the victory over my circumstances and situations
I know I am called to trust in God’s plan for me, I am trying my best. I have a new opportunity ahead which I really want to try my best with, and I’ve brought it before God asking for guidance abs discernment… I think I struggle to know what God is leading me to, or leading me away from.
I want God to be in this with me but I’m having a hard time knowing the difference between my wants and his plan.
I know that I am nowhere near perfect when it comes to trusting God. I am filled with doubt in my daily life, and this read really puts a great perspective on how God is with us through everything. I pray that I may turn closer to God, and put away my doubt for my Faith in Him.
How do you know if you’ve remained steadfast? And what if you haven’t?
I always have issues with having faith. I have faith in the moment but I fear the future and the unknown.
I feel this too x
This is good because sometimes it’s hard to not get what I pray for and knowing that staying faithful will only be better then doing what I want. Even if he says no it’s because he has a better plan. On Sunday I learned that God doesn’t tell us what the plan for our life is because then we won’t want to do it because of the heart ache we will go through and we need to just have faith
Oh gosh, how this spoke to me. Currently going through such a hard season, and struggling to understand why God keeps saying no and not yet to my prayer requests. I know he has a better plan for me than I could ever imagine. Job always amazes me with how faithful he stayed even when in such trial. Gosh, God is so so good.
I trust in You Lord and in Your plan for my future. Your plan is greater than mine ever could be and in this time of uncertainty and waiting, I will keep my faith in You. It’s difficult but I pray You give myself and others going through a similar situation, the will to remain in You.
Believe that someone is always watching even when there is nobody in the room and when in pressure don’t start yelling stay calm!
Believing that Jesus really does move towards me is something I wrestle to believe. That he sees me in my struggles and things that may seem irrelevant to such a great God, yet he proved his love for me and his direction toward me when he came to earth for my sin. He is my stronghold. I will cling to that.
Trusting God is something I struggle with in my days of pain and suffering. But I know He is the ultimate healer and He never takes His hand off of our back.
Praying that I receive wisdom and discernment over my calling
So much pain and suffering- it’s hard to know where God is in all of it.
I love this. I am going through it season of drastic change, and not knowing what’s coming next can be really overwhelming and scary. I’ve always been one to plan everything out and have a way for it to all play out, so now that I’m not seeing that in my life i feel lost. But I’m constantly reminded that God has a perfect plan. His plans are WAY better than any plan i could put together. I’m learning to trust in Him, especially in the waiting when I’m not seeing anything happen.
I was in this season for six months. It felt like forever. God sees you and he loves you and what may seem small is big to him. Keep praying for God to change your character instead of your situation and watch him work.
Putting all my trust into God is something I’m struggling with. Not that I don’t want to. But I sometimes forget all the things that may cause me pain or happiness. I forget to thank god in my times of pain, happiness, sadness, joy etc. I know I need God more in my life and with him I know I can get through anything set out to destroy me. I must believe that. Even when I sometimes feel I don’t. I have to keep my faith and just know God will fix everything
“God throws fairness out the window to even bless the unrighteousness”
Doing “good” doesn’t always earn us a blessing. Giving thanks because we are not always our best everyday and still loves us.
It’s so hard to trust when you want to stay in control. My goal this year is to give control to God.
I am reminded God always knows and has a plan. That even when Job’s world was falling apart, God sat with him in trial and knew Job’s reward would come. Job trusted God’s plan even though his current situation seemed as though God had left him.
Trusting God, while always necessary and helpful, is still a work in progress for me. I’ve had so many unhealthy examples of this in my life from family and church alike. But God has never failed me. Not once. I have to remember to trust Him alone for all that I need.
This hit home with me!!
Job and David’s example of praising and trusting God even in hardship reminds me of the song highlands. That even when the mountain is in the way I will praise you. <3
It’s been a while since I’ve had a healthy relationship with the Bible. I strongly believed my relationship with God was direct and didn’t need to be poisoned by a book that was introduced to my people to control them. I have had a change of heart and am extremely grateful to have this be my starting point. I see how this applies to my life and will more consciously move in faith, trust and gratitude regardless of circumstance. I know that actions in moments that aren’t comfortable are what matters beyond actions in moments that suit you.
Trust is hard but it is worth it
Even when I was in my addiction God never left me. I came to Him as a broke down battered shell of a woman sitting alone in a solitary confinement cell and yet when I cried out and asked God why He had abandoned me I heard that still small voice saying I never left you
Thank you Father God for your love and kindness and consistency even when we don’t always understand the why. Thank you Lord that you don’t and won’t ever abandon us or leave us hanging. I pray to have strong faith like Job even when trials arise.
Really puts things to perspective regarding how blessed we truly are. But also, convicting of how little faith I have in comparison to Job
it’s insane how this study popped up for me. (Trigger warning)
today is my first day clean off of opiates & fentanyl. I’m a 19 year old girl and this is the first time I’ve ever strayed this far away from god. I’m not the kind of person to do what I have done. I’ve been using for a year now & could never stop due to the horrific withdraw. nobody knew. I suffered and battled with satan in silence until now…
This truly showed me to trust in him… and that I WILL be okay… even as I grow weary throughout this process. I’m so grateful for this study and for his grace.
Hi Allee, thank you so much for sharing. This truly motivated me, I’m currently struggling with an addiction to marijuana and I applaud you for taking this step. Even when you make mistakes remember that god steps into the pain with you. He acts as a beacon of light no matter how dark life may become.
if i’m being honest miss bonnie and allee..this is my first study. i can’t tell you how relieving it feels to have heard you guys say that. i forget a lot that god loves us throughout and accepts us how we come. we’re his children after all. ❤️
i know i am a total stranger to you. but i am SO proud of you! God is so proud!! remember, if you are still in pain, God is NOT done with you yet!
This was right on time after just crying an ocean of tears as this a year is “firsts” for me and my sisters. We lost our mom in August snd it was very unexpected. I’m grateful I know who to go to and these scriptures and the application was right on time. If I wrote down all the bad things in my life right now, it would only be one which is the loss of my mom. Every other part of my life is blessed and overflowing in goodness from the Lord. For that I thank him and and eases this pain.
Lord I pray that you take all these hardships in my life and show me the beauty within the storm. I pray that you never let me lose sight of the bigger picture and most importantly that I never lose sight of you ❤️
This is my first study. I recently lost my grandmother, and all I can think about is how awful I feel. I never took more than two seconds to think these things happen to everyone else. I thank you God for all the blessings I do have.
Need this ever so true reminder today ❤️
Well, this just slapped me in the face! My first devotional with this app and I loved the message. It’s so easy to blame Him when bad things happen, but we need to trust that He will pull us through.
I’ve realized by reading the story of Job that when tragedy strikes and you feel that it will make everything worse, it actually strengthens you and your relationship with Him❤️
This was beautiful I pray I can grow stronger in my faith. ❤️
So how do I explain this to the unbeliever who had been through intense trials and tribulations? Most of the time, I tell them that our God is just too big and mighty for our small minds to always understand the “why” behind tragedy. Do you think that’s right? Am I doing a poor job explaining our Father to his lost children??
I pray that God increases my faith and removes any and all doubts Amen
Hardships are His way of growing our faith!
Today God showed me how He is working in my life! The things that I thought went “terribly wrong” absolutely went according to His plan. And blessings abound. Not easy but definitely a blessing. I am thankful.
I pray that to have a heart like Job and that I would continue to praise Him even in the midst of storms that come my way.
having lost my grandmother suddenly, a washing machine that broke the same day, a furnace that caught fire (no damage), a storm damage insurance claim fiasco…ive felt battered and weary. .im taking heart in Jobs faith today
Lord I pray that I will still be able to worship you even in the midst of trials and tribulations Amen
Wow. This story always gets me, how much Job went through and he still remained a faithful servant to our Lord no matter how hard the circumstances got for him.
This makes me think of the maverick city & elevation worship song . “ I trust in God. My savior , the one , who will NEVER fail. I sought the Lord. And He heard and He answered”. ❤️
I pray that God gives me the strength to endure through these tough times like Job did.
This story is an indication that I personally have to TRUST GOD in all aspects of my life whether I consider it to be good or bad I need, should God and his purpose on my life.
Trust in the lord for he has a plan
I pray to God to help me sustain the wisdom of what I have learned here, to keep my steadfastness of my faith in Him.
I’ve been the same way recently I was put into a situation that turned me towards the path of god and trying to let him live through me
It’s been some hard months but I know God is with every step of the way
He knows what He’s doing
This was such an amazing eye opener, Job was not only super faithful but would be consistent in staying in the word. Yet he experienced so much pain and heartbreak but not once did he blame the Lord or commit and sin, He simply Worshiped the Lord and Prayed to him! I think by reading this it had made me realize that when something may not go my way, instead of trying to find someone to blame or figure it out on my own. I should fall to the Lords feet and pray, and worship him! For he is a good and gracious God! He only has the right intentions for us and I simply and beyond blessed and thankful for him!!
I have a hard time trusting God because of the things that have gone wrong in my life or the hurts I’ve felt. Reading this story about Job and how he still didn’t blame God and he trusted him is inspiring. I have to trust that God’s plan is bigger than I can see, if I knew what he knew, I wouldn’t be so worried.
Lord help us to be strong when all hope is lost
Trusting in the Lord has been a problem for me because I feel the need to control everything. But letting go of control and fully trusting him is something I feel myself doing more and more. And it feels so good to not worry about the control but first that he is and will take care of every situation that I worry about.
I’m struggling with faith. But a reminder that God is constant and he walks through it all with me. To be my peace, my comfort my joy, that he promises to wipe away every tear and heal every wound when we walk into his kingdom one day. Oh how I long for that day.
Thank you Lord.
God will never forsake us nor leaves us. He is a keeper, and what we only need to do is put our trust to Him.
Having faith during hardships is extremely hard. Especially knowing what Job went through losing it all and getting it all back because he didn’t turn his back on God instead he trusted him. Job was a prideful man until he was humbled and shown grace throughout his story.
My family has been facing some hardship. After some thought I see how I really needed to hear this. He knows our hearts.❤️
“He promises to be near in our brokenness…”
Amen. We can trust him even when we feel like we can’t get up he is always there with a hand and a heart. ❤️❤️
I love this! God brought home this message when I needed it most!
Because of Gods constant character we can trust him in all things, even suffering
I will sing praises to God that he restores my marriage & that God steps in & heals all of the broken pieces of my heart.
“…a helper who is always found in times of trouble”
And all the time God is good ❤️
God never wavers. It is I that have wavered. He pulled me back in with open arms.
So happy to be getting back into His word. Praying that I can truly get through to others with his message❤️
Because of the consistent nature of GOD I can trust and say Blessed be the name of the Lord even in my valley season!!
God is good all the time
I think is an amazing reminder
God is always good ♥️
Good word today! The book of Job always puts things in perspective for me❤️
His character is constant, he doesn’t abandon, he is our refuge, he is our strength, he is our helper who is always there in times of troubles, he suffers for us and he suffers with us. God is so incredible!! Thank you Lord❤️❤️
The story of Job always puts things into perspective for me. ❤️ good word today!
A Great reminder that you Must have unwavering faith and never doubt God !
Such a great reminder, that even when you are going through hard things to stay praise the Lord. Also James 1 vs 5-8 is a great reminder that when we pray and or pray to ask God for something we have to believe with our whole heart that if it’s in his will God Will answer our prayers. Not just pray to pray, not pray but still worry wether it will come through. But pray trusting and believing if it is Gods Will your prayers will be answered
love this!!! thank you God and AMEN!!!
A great reminder that Jesus went through the ultimate pain and was without fault… just so we could have eternal life. ❤️ The trials we face on earth are nothing compared to the joys of heaven.
A good reminder that he is always near ❤️
I will just you lord in the good and bad, amen
Amen, I am working on building my trust in God and I know it isnt something that will happen over night. Reading this resonated with me and gave me hope that one day I will be able to trust him 100% without any doubts in my mind.
Amen God is speaking to me
I feel this way too sometimes, i think we need to work on emptying our draining thoughts through meditation and focus on trusting god.
Amen! Loved this little study before I want to bed
Our faith does not protect us from hardship, but how amazing it is that our faith is in the One Who has Conquered the World.
Reading Psalm 9:10 has me thinking…how can I claim to know God, if I don’t even put my full trust in Him? If I still worry and fret and try to handle things on my own ??
Needed to read this. Thank you.
“The Lord giveth and the lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” It’s hard to always get through sometimes but Blessed be the name of the Lord.
The reminder that God is constant and never changes is encouraging.
Bless the Lord.
I find joy in knowing that the savior knows firsthandedly our pain and that even when the world abandoned us, God never will
a reminder that God’s character never changes is so refreshing.
Amen.Knowing that God is good all the time and that even what I have I didnt earn,its only by his grace,keeps me going in these hard times.
Anna, I feel the same I’ve been going through infertility many years including now my divorce and I can relate
Amen! Thank you God for your love and comfort
The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
Praise you, Lord!❤️
Amen, I receive this ❤️
our faith will be tested throughout life and our steadfastness in Jesus and our trust in him determines our outcomes and how we deal with certain things. he is always there holding our hand — no matter if you believe it or not. He loves us and nothing will ever stop him from loving us!
“It is because of God’s constant character that we can trust him in all things, even suffering, and declare, ‘Blessed be the name of the Lord.” ❤️
Wow. Just what I needed
I’m relearning how to trust and grow my faith!!
focus on the Lord through the struggle
Working on remembering that even if things are not good right now, God always is and he is forever faithful. Thank you God
I do find it hard to trust period, as you have been hurt before. But I Ned to remember people hurt you, but God does not.
My sorrows have multiplied till I have felt as though I would drown. I thank God that He holds me though the earth gives way and my heart has failed and my courage has slipped.
I can relate to you, I made a mistake atriums two months ago and lied to someone who I was very close to. Recently the lies all came out and I felt like the whole world hated me. I ended praying a lot about it, I admitted to what everyone had heard instead of lying more. Then I apologized and gave some space. God was with me the whole time and put important people in my life. Those people encouraged me to be truthful and I learned a lot from that experience. Even though I felt like I had no one, I knew I had god and that was amazing. He got me out of that space and everything ended up okay
I can relate to this, I was in a situation a couple weeks ago where I put myself in a bad place. I made a bad mistake which ended up hurting
We must remember to always be thankful and trust in the Lord even when times are hard. To not let hard times defeat us and lean into the lord!
I’m going through a rough time as I write this now. I know God can get me through my hurt, suffering, and pain. It’s hard at times to trust when you feel defeated. I will trust in God because I know that I can truly depend solely on him. He will see me out.
Mahalo nui loa ke Akua
Amen! I love this. He is the same God in our mountains and in our valleys. Trusting in Him is a great thing <3
Amen. God is good all the time. I know that he is always here with me even when I feel lost , he listens to me. Spiritual warfare almost got me. But I’m holding on to JESUS! Amen
This message made me cry so many tears. For so long I have blamed God and have been angry for the struggles i am having with infertility. I know he is not to blame but trust that he is always there even through the pain! I hope to get back to trusting him
I feel everything is lost around me and within me, but still I want to hold on to him after reading about Job ! Amen
Recently I felt the world slipping away from me, for the mistakes I have made and lies I have told to protect myself, it’s created a heavy burden and guilt and I ask god for forgiveness.
A great read. Blessings to you all.
I am struggling with grief and this brings some comfort
I thank God for this . This message made me realize why i was always feeling like i was stuck in one place. God is working on me constantly and all i have to do is just trust him and know he got me forever !
The lord is amazing. The lord has changed my life and set my life on earth to always look for our eternal life with Him! Praise be to the Lord forever and always
Thank you Jesus. I am one of Yours!!
Going through a difficult moment and this came as a great reminder that God does see me
I needed this. Thank you Lord for the trials.
I really really needed this today.
What a great way to put it
What a great reminder! Thank you lord for your blessings!
I lost almost everything today and felt so alone, i didn’t even wanna be here anymore. after reading this i know everything is a part of gods plan. i’m choosing to trust God.
Thank You Lord thatYou are always with us ❤️
I don’t believe so. I believe that some things God “allows” to happen in order to bring us closer to him – sometimes it doesn’t even have anything to do with us – often it’s to bring someone else to him.
i feel the same way!
I have just downloaded this app and this is the first reading plan I decided to start with. Last night I had an overwhelming fear of going through to childbirth in the upcoming months and I’m sure God has meant for me to read this to give me assurance and to tell me to trust in Him.
This is my first time using this app, and God truly wanted me to read this one first because I needed this!
I needed that reminder that we don’t have the eternal perspective that He has. And it’s okay, all we need to do is have faith that He can carry us ❤️
I’ve always loved the book of Job, so I’m really happy that this study is starting off with it. :) God is so good y’all! Don’t ever forget that. ✝️❤️
needed this!!! a great reminder!
God will never leave you or forsake you God loves us unconditionally
This a great reminder for us right now. My prayer is the the ones who are reading this gain wisdom to this message and be able to spread to others around us.
Great word! When things seem unfair, still trust him. He always take care of his own.
This is going to be so tough.
I love the reminder that we are not promised a fair life but He promises to care for us through the highs and lows as we navigate the unfairness in life.
All my trust is in you alone! Thank you Jesus ❤️
Great reminder for me right now in life
Needed to read this! ❤️
TY God for always being near❤️
The one who gives and takes away with the enteral perspective we do not have
Reminds me of the football player damar Hamlin
There were so many praying for him to our Savior yet he wore a jacket that blaspheme God at the super bowl. We do not see now why God saved him nor why he wore that jacket but God knows just mayb him wearing that jacket he will apologizes to everyone that prayed for him on national tv allowing more people to seek And want to know who God truly is!
The one who gives and takes away with the enteral perspective we do not have
Reminds me of the football player damar Hamlin
The one who gives and takes away with the enteral perspective we do not have
Walking a journey very ose to Job’s story – his example of complete and utter reverence for God is moving for me. In my flesh I find it hard to worship through the pain of losing my child – but that is exactly what Job did and exactly what God is calling me to do. I am seeking out my reasons to still praise and hold tightly to the Lord’s promises through the fire. I needed this example of pure and heartfelt trust in God.
“‘He promises to be near in our brokenness, “our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.”’ ❤️
He does not abandon his own❤️
Reading this text brought peace in me even though I’m in this never ending storm. My home is the coldest place to be and it’s made clear that I don’t belong there anymore but I will take this text with me and keep on praying over the situation. Job is my favourite book in the bible ❤️
Reading this as I weep over the severe skin problems my 3yo suffers with.
Just starting & needed these reminders; grateful for those who know scripture so well & share that knowledge with those of us still learning. Palms open, heart & mind listening.
Only on day one and WOW.
Thank you so much for the reminder!! He is good and His mercies endure forever!!
Blessed be the name of the Lord God
So thankful for these passages, insights & encouragements today. ❤️
Knowing that trust is just one of the many things God ask of us is refreshing to know. As long as we trust him and his plan for us, we will be okay; it won’t be all easy but fulfilling at the end.
God I Love You & I Trust You! You Are The King Of Kings! I Know That Everything I’ve Been Through Is For A Greater Purpose! I Know That What You Have Destined For My Life If Greater Than Anything I Could’ve Ever Imagined. Thank You Jesus In Advance For Blessing Me & Taking Me Out Of The Dark.
I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and not rely on my own understanding. It is HE who knows what’s best for me. Casting all my worries, doubts, and fears to you Lord,
Amen! Learning to accept that bad things happen to good people, but later be reminded, “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” ~James 1:12
This is what I needed! The worldly things will attack us and I have just prayed for Jesus to be near and I know that he is
Amen! We go through some of the hardest, most toughest battles whether it be physical, mental, emotional, or financial knowing that our God is with us and He has not forsaken us. We must trust Him, the promises He has made to us and in the covenant we have with Him.
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now!
When it seemed like my life was lost, and that my best years had been “stolen” I hear God saying He will restore what the locusts have eaten
I desire to grow in trust with you lord.
With God all is never fully lost.
No matter what The Lord is always there. He will never leave your side. I often tend to forget not to stress. This first thing I read on this app,has helped me with a better mindset.
We trust God to bless us so we must trust in our pain too!
Today devotion really hit home for me because it took me back to the time where i was a bad time for me and i did not trust God. I learn that even when it’s scary, trust in the Lord. Trust in the Lord all seasons!
Today devotion really hit home for me because it took me back to the time where i was a bad time for me and i did not trust God. I learn that even when it’s scary, trust in the lord
Today devotion really hit home for me because it took me back to the time where i was a bad time for me and i did not trust God
Such a great reminder! Thank you for sharing ❤️ prayers for you for strength in this struggle.
I have to trust God.
I started this plan as I wait on January’s study to start, and wow! Right on time. I am struggling through infertility and it reassures that what is meant for me won’t miss me and what’s missing me wasn’t intended for me for good reason.
Lord give us faith to understand your love, and your perfect and good will
This was right on time. I love how there are reference scriptures to back up what is being shared, it helps me dig deeper into the word step by step.
Needed this so much today!❤️
When problems seem never ending it’s disheartening/difficult to place trust in God and not take control yourself. I pray that in moments when our problems appear overwhelming, we cling on to God even more. Amen
While I go through rough times as everyone else does…I need to trust in my Lord and hand my hardships to Him! While I struggle with doing this I will continue to pray to him and ask him to speak to me and through me!
I feel this instant conviction thinking about how I often ask God why he puts me through the things that he does when they truly don’t amount to the pain and suffering so many people go through and yet I never just go straight to God and give him all control. I need to be better for my Lord.
Trusting God with my marriage and asking for wisdom with what I’m supposed to do in this trial. All I know to do is continue to cling to Him.. and pray. So that’s what I’m going to do. Amen
Wow! I struggle so hard in trusting what I hear the lord speaking over me.. what a call to action
With school, financial struggles, and overall burn out, it sometimes is hard to let God have control and to put my trust in him. When things go wrong, I tend to blame him rather than praise him for opening my eyes to a greater path and purpose. This was the refresher I needed so badly
With school, financial struggles, and burn out, it sometimes is hard to let God have control and to put my trust in him. When things go wrong, I tend to
Krista, my heart goes out to you. My parents divorced after 30 years of mi
(Cont) …tells you lies, do not believe them! Believe and hold onto what the Lord says about you. Fight with scripture and truth!
Ugh I accidentally hit send too soon. When the enemy tries to tell you lies, do not believe him. Believe what the Lord says about you! The enemy wants to keep you sad and defeated! Fight with scripture. “
My son is struggling with this same thing. I don’t know if this will help but this is what I tell him: “Be in the Word everyday. When the enemy tries to tell
Amen! We are no deserving of anything yet through his loving kindness, gentle mercy, and underserving love he remains constant!
I have been struggling with depression. Losing interest in things I used to love and hate being around my family so please oray for me
Trust…it’s so easy to say, but so hard for me to do. But I’m working day by day, with God’s help, to trust better. It’s not easy, but I’m trying.
Both convicting and comforting as I have been dealing with a situation with disappointment after disappointment. Good reminder to trust that God works things for our eternal good, even if we cannot see how so now
That sounds really hard. I just said a prayer for you and your family
We are struggling with a blended family of teens, and divided homes with divided rules/morals/expectations and it is driving a wedge between all of my relationships. I know only God can make a difference in the situation but that does not make the hurt and pain any less real.
Been going through a lot lately, really needed this reminder. No matter the suffering God is unchangeable and in control! And that even in the hard times I can still proudly say “blessed be the name of the Lord!”♥️
Needed this so much today, my husband recently had a work accident that resulted in 4 fingers amputated and many fractures in the remaining. We are so young and it has sent so much confusion into our lives. I know this isn’t what we thought our marriage would be like in our twenties, but I will trust in the Lord through it all!
Praying for your grief ❤️
I’m definitely in need of this and this hit home. My parents of 31 years of marriage are now going through a devastating divorce throwing my brother and I in the middle. As a child I idolized their marriage and even through bad relationships of my own I leaned on there’s as hope. I would tell myself I’ll find someone. But now in this time of confusion and emptiness I need to trust God. None of us, my mother included, know why my dad suddenly wanted a divorce. Nor will he discuss why. But I know I have a Heavenly Father standing by and leading me through this. I just need to trust his plan.
My vow to start a new habit
Trying to reset and restart my journey with my Heavenly Father, to trust him and know that he has me in any and every situation.
I have been struggling with infertility for 2 years and tonight we were at life group and someone reminded me about perspective. Perspective on my own circumstances. When God led the Israelites out of Egypt, he didn’t tell them where they were going. He brought them to the Red Sea and I’m sure they were afraid but God revealed himself to them. I flipped my perspective tonight and instead of thinking “God why me?” Or “this isn’t fair” I changed my perspective to say “God what are you trying to teach me?” And “what are you trying to reveal to me about yourself.” When God is dealing with you on something, it seems like every single sermon, song, conversation, and devotional come to the same conclusion. My conclusion is trust being the first. And the second being this isn’t my burden to carry. I was not meant to weather the storm alone or walk through the fire alone. My God is here with me and he will carry me through this if I allow him to. Key word being allow. Because I have to let him in to TRUST him and his plan.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you. I am grieving about a situation too that is also trying my faith. I pray God gives us the strength to get through this.
I aspire to be like Job one day
I need to trust God in the midst of so much pain. Lord I need You.
Wow! What a wonderful message
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Through Job’s story, I am comforted in knowing there is a purpose to the pain or trials I endure. It is an opportunity for me to experience God’s love in the midst of my brokenness.
I needed this today ❤️
I’ve truly never seen it from this perspective before.. Jesus throws out the idea of “deservedness”. Even good, godly people may suffer pain that is not deserved; while, even the unrighteous may be undeservingly blessed.
I’m a man but I love these devotions
I needed this today. Blessed be the name of the LORD!! Amen!
Thank you God for the gift of your goodness and your unchanging nature cause it’s why we can trust you in times of testing and even trials
I recently lost my mom, and it has been a very trying time for my faith. This was a necessary word today. As it is her birthday and I am grieving. I pray that God, you give me the strength to trust and have faith when I cannot maintain them on my own.
Timely for this season of my life.
God is good and this is something i’m going through currently feeling alone and hurt. but i know the Lord is worth my waiting to feel completely healed in a time that is harder with breaking up with the guy i’ve loved for 2 years.
Excited to finish this plan!
these passages are such great reminders of how God puts us through trials to make our faith stronger.
I loveee “naked I came from my mothers womb and naked shall I return”
I really like this.like a lot of things has been happening back to back. I try to remain strong, encouraged, and keep the faith. But some days I just want to scream because some times it’s ti much. But I know and
Because lately I been feeling like Job.
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I don’t get yo finishe writing but I know got me and my family and friends
God is so good! Even in the midst of the hard.
Let us not forget you, Lord ❤️
It’s so amazing how God loving and wanting to be involved in our life even if we are passing in hard times he is beside us and he is ahead of us always
A broken heart will draw the eyes and ears of the father so when you feel at your lowest remember God sees, God hears, God knows, God cares. I needed this reminder today,
yes I strive to be a Job when opposition comes I have enough faith to trust in the Lord or God. Not because he can restore what I’ve lost but because He is who He is!
It’s hard to remember this truth that God is still good when you’re in the middle of the trial, thank you for that reminder today.
Been going through a trial, this is just the plan I needed❤️ PTL
Wow. This definitely woke me up!! All glory to God!
Hope everyone is doing well out there! Downloaded this to get closer to God and have a daily devotional that’s manageable as I am stepping in to motherhood! I’m sure I’m not alone in this hehe! Be praying for me during this new chapter of life!
I love this plan when you are feeling alone or you don’t know who to trust!! This plan is great for anyone and everyone
I wrote a lot but it didn’t post so let me try again. Basically in the passage it talks about a “Divine Test” we go through these trials and tribulations to test our faith and see if we will still stand strong in our faith. At least I think that’s why we go through things but only God can truly answer that question.
Such great reminders when trials come. It’s hard to keep faith when the blows are so hard, but reminding ourselves God is good is so important.
It is hard to trust the Lord when you keep getting hit with one thing after another and see no end in sight. This is such a wonderful reminder of who God really is.
Always a great reminder during the hardships
Always trust in the Lord. The one who loves us most.
It’s hard, but this is a good reminder.
This is beautiful. Such an insight to the God we serve and his beautiful majesty.
What a powerful message and what an example job is for us! Even when everything was taken away from him, he didn’t turn to anger or hatred towards God but instead he praised God! Even in the hard times when everything gets taken away from us, it is important to turn to God and praise Him! As well as continuing to put our trust in him!
Such a counter-cultural way to look at suffering. God, help me to believe you are always with me and working for my good.
Hi Amanda, Luke 13:1-5 is an appropriate reference to the writers point that bad things happen to all people. I find using a Study Bible to be helpful to understand the culture and history behind the meaning of scripture.
In this case the Galileans were offering sacrifices in the temple and Pilate was known to use this time to kill them due to breaking Roman regulations. They were participating in an act of worship to God yet they were killed in the process. This is the same reasoning in Job (faithful follower of God) and the eighteen who were killed in Siloam.
I hope this helps. Have a blessed day.
I really needed this today
He does not abandon us
This could not have come at a better time ❤️
We need to have the eternal perspective ❤️
Is Luke 13:1-5 the correct reference cited for how Jesus explains why bad things happen to good people? It doesn’t seem to make sense in that context.
Thank you, I really needed these words of wisdom
God takes the notion of fairness and turns it upside down on its head. Not only is life not fair, but we may very well struggle for being a Christ follower. Life is tough and we need God to get us through. We can’t earn his love, forgiveness or goodness. He freely gives us His love and mercy … even the most undeserved. What he does teach is that life can be full of many struggles but He is present for us. During the struggle of life I pray I have the faith to turn to the one who is steadfast and provides peace, healing and comfort.
4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. – James 1:4
Amen! Such a great reminder that He is with us even in the valley of the shadow of death.
Thankful for God’s reminder in His word to turn to Him, trust Him, and worship Him even when we face brokenness and pain.
This is a great reminder to pray regularly for our children and family. Also, to seek the lord daily in order to know His nature. Without a close relationship, how will we know what to expect from Him when our minds are flooded by emotions?
this was amazing. needed this tonight
I needed this to keep me going
I needed to read this today.
This was very well timed for me.
going through a difficult breakup right now and learning that God is the only thing that can help me when all seems lost. I will trust Him.
I’ve always been told God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers❤️
Trust God because He is faithful. We are never alone cause He is right there with us.
I’m right with you on this one. I blamed God and then put up every wall possible to make sure I was protecting myself. It’s taken me quite a while to take the steps to open up again and if you’d like someone to talk to I’d be willing to do that.
I’m right with you on this one. If you’d like to talk I’m willing, today was the first time I opened my Bible since 20
This spoke to me, God will not give us something we cannot handle. Learning to fall into his arms in both the good times and the hard times is something I am working at. ❤️
Every good thing is a result of Gods Mercy. We didn’t earn any of it! What a powerful reminder
God will even bless the unrighteousness
I was just thinking today about how blessed I am. Even through all that I have gone through, God is still good and faithful!
I suffered from a partial mole miscarriage and I struggled with asking God why. Why are all these people that don’t deserve kids having healthy babies and mine didn’t even make it to 8 weeks? I kept it in mind that I’m not the only one who struggles and that this earth is not my home and one day I will be with my sweet baby in Heaven. Great lesson.
This really spoke to my heart. I know I need to trust in God again after I’ve suffered a loss I found it very hard to believe that god would let something like this happen. I’ll admit I blamed god I know o shouldn’t but at that time I did.
I’m for sure going to focus more on seeking peace, and trusting that God has my back even if I don’t completely understand what he is doing in this season of life yet.
I totally agree with this! I never thought of it like this before. I’m constantly seeking to understand instead of just praying for me to be at peace. I always want to know the “why” and it’s a hard pill to swallow when it may not be time for me to know the “why” yet if at all!
What a beautiful concept – to seek peace in order to accept, rather than understanding what He’s doing when it may not be time to. It’s always so hard for me to let go of the “why”.
What a great concept – I’m so glad I read this
Beautiful reminder that once again he is Al mighty and powerful. Nothing is impossible with God.
Let steadfastness have its full effect. Full effect-we often want to speed things up especially pain and suffering
Wow. This is absolutely amazing !
Job was able to respond in the Spirit to tragedy because He stayed close to the Lord. May I know Him so intimately that even in grief, my heart will long to worship Him!
surrendering “ our control “ over our lives && putting our trust in our heavenly father helps us to grow closer in unity with Him.
trusting in God can be so so hard but when we surrender control over to Him we are choosing to let our heavenly father have control over our lives. ✞
This spoke to me so much in the current season I’m in
Awaiting a call from my dr to find out my mri results. To see if I can have kids
Thank you for this encouragement. My grandma got buried yesterday..thank you
He is with us when we are going through difficulties. He never abandon his own. So comforted with this ❤️
Jesus loves me and he also loves you
God is with us through every trial and temptation because He paid the biggest price of all
As I’m navigating moving across the country leaving my village, having a high risk pregnancy, & now being a mommy of 3 all within 5 months, God has been my consistent. He never fails me.
Jesus loves me, this I know.
My trials seem big right now… but Jesus is bigger ♥️ thank you, Lord, that your love and light cannot be overcome. Give me patience and grace so that I may fight these battles and come out stronger in the end.
Wow so beautifully put. As I seek God more I don’t seek answers, I seek peace to accept what I don’t understand. I want comfort from God at this point in my life not blessings or answers. I just want peace and comfort during the waves
She loved you, I love you, and Jesus loves you. You may feel as everyone or everything is against you right now but nobody or anything is! I know exactly how it is to loose a grandma, she was my best friend and it did hurt. But remember Jesus is taking care of her now and I’m sure she is so proud of you and is saving a place for you in Heaven! This will get easier I promise you♥︎
being going through some struggles in life right now, turning to God and trusting in Him as helped; will continue to be patient and trust in the Lord
I had a job where my boss asked me why does a black cloud of trouble following me around. Indeed I was enduring so many trials and tribulations. I heard the Holy Spirit say instantly remind him of Job in the bible and I did. He didn’t really say to much at first . Then he went away and studied I’m assuming and then he approached me and said I’m really sorry Jada about what I said. I still feel like Job today but, I am waiting for the restoration of of the double portion that will be returned to me in Christ Jesus Name. Praise you Sweet Jesus Christ King of Kings and Lord of Lords for all your blessings. Btw that man I mentioned in the story become my adopted father and mentor for a few years after this story. Many blessings to Shane and his family also.
Going through a tough time, but know that I have trust in God ❤️
I am going through being distracted from god . I just want to be back on track. I want all of my traumatic experiences to demolish in my mind in Jesus name. I pray that god gives me healing.
Just finish praying asking God for bigger faith and man does this hit hard! So encouraging, with a dose of reality!
Had a son to commit suicide, after 8 months the court indicted me for child neglect resulting in death. We were really seeking God and serving God before the enemy came in and took him out. Even without proof against me, I’m still having to walk thru it. So many people are judging me and saying bad things about me and I just keep hearing God remind me that Jesus was falsely accused and it’s better to suffer for what you did not do and that I just have to keep shining for Jesus. This was a great reminder for me that even when you’re doing right.. bad things still happen. God is faithful, and I too will continually bless HIS name.
I’m going through a divorce and I’m praying for reconciliation❤️❤️day one of this devotional is so comforting and encouraging!
Dealing with a breakup in a relationship where God has promised marriage. I am believing with crazy faith that God will restore our relationship. In his timing. In his will.
Dealing with so many things and thinking I’m doing right just to get knocked back down it’s a low blow but I am praying God knows and has better in store for me❤️ this was definitely needed
Been dealing with crippling anxiety and a situation out of my control. Please help me pray for my trusting heart.
I love this reminder that he wants us to seek him for wisdom in our daily lives.
Today….there!!!…. is the perfect read for now!!♥️
I always overthink things and worry at times. You can say I have that perfectionist mindset when it comes to the word of God. The scriptures are helping me examine myself and learn to trust God more.
i needed to hear this
I just got this app and I am loving it! I find it hard to sit and read my Bible but this is such a great way to organize the versus and with an “explanation” to what it means
I love being reminded that God is always near and never leaves me alone.
I needed to read this! Please pray for our family today!
We have teenagers and they are going through some rough times right now. I know God has a grest plan for their lives and that is what I keep telling them to seek Him and make better choices! Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Refined by fire. Producing gold ❤️
Need this, at this very moment.
Praising God because He still gets the glory through suffering and what a blessing it is that He takes care of His own and even those who turn away from Him. He is truly an amazing God!
God is good throughout the good and bad time in life. Still praise him!!
I pray for confidence in the Lord during my trials. It’s difficult to see fellow sisters in heartache and know that only God can give them the hope and peace they so deeply seek. I sometimes feel lost in how to comfort others in pain.
Trying to read and get into the word more, I’ve become numb in my emotions and not understanding how to process them lately.
Trying to read and get into the word more,
Hi Mrs. Williams. I’m a pastor and I’m crying upon reading what had happened to you. You’ve lost 7 babies and it’s really hard for a normal woman to accept it. You’ve gone a lot of pains and difficulties in life yet you did choose to trust in God. I’m so blessed with your testimony. And I want to take this chance to speak blessing upon you and your husband! In Jesus mighty name!
Needed this today, I’m going through if season where I need to let go of trying to fix the situation in my own and just trust In God to place it in his hands and trust that he has it under control and will fix this situation ❤️
In our lowest points, God never abandoned us. He is faithful and always present in times of trouble
Oh my. I am so so deeply sorry to hear you are going through that, Yvette. I am going through something similar. My ex fiancé left me and our two kids after 6 1/2 years together. I am broken, I am in shambles, my heart is shattered. But I found my peace in church and in God. I know you can too. It is the hardest hardest thing to do but I promise, just trust in Him, he has a plan. And maybe it was just right person, wrong time. Maybe God has someone better in store for you. Strengthen your relationship with Him and watch him shower your life in blessings! You got this, momma. You’re so so so so strong, remind yourself of that, multiple times a day, every second even if it helps!
So good that we can trust no matter good or bad!
Help me to trust You Lord, even in the hard times when it feels like I won’t make it. Give me faith to see you in the midst.
You will get through this darling I prayed for you ❤️
Praying for you and your family.
I am going through and lot of health issues for the past year. Last year I had several things happen including kidney stone surgery. On December 28, I got covid and am still recovering from it. I have never been so sick in my life. Haven’t left my home in a month except to go to the dr. This month I was also diagnosed with sinus tachycardia. I am 39 years old. I am married to the love of my life and we have 3 boys. I want to live a long time for them but I also know that whatever happens is for God’s glory. I want to grow in my faith to trust Him more with my life. I struggle to see the good in things when going through such turmoil. But I know God is in control and He holds my future.
My other half of 8 1/2 yrs left me and our family this past week. I feel lost and completely broken. I’m trying to put all my patience and faith in God to help heal my family and guide me to where I need to be. I hope and pray that my family becomes whole again and that I am able to listen to Gods commands for me and my 3 babies. Prayers appreciated for strength through this.
Father help me to trust you in my pain!
This is such a great reminder of God’s faithfulness.
Great reminder when we go through tough times that God steps into our pain
Really love this. Much needed rn❤️
This puts it all into perspective. I used to question why good things happen to good people. I have learned it’s not for me to try to figure out. The question I need to be asking is how will this bad thing impact me and how I reach the nations. How will it impact the way I serve and follow Jesus? How can I turn this bad thing into an eternal impact. Though it is extremely difficult to see it with that perspective in the moment, I know deep down those are the questions I need to be asking.
Amazing start to this reading plan !
Amazing then to be reminded of how God steps into pain for us! I pray for you and that you truly experience His love and compassion in this painful time for you.
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Amazing then to be reminded of how God steps into pain for us! I pray for you and that you truly experience His love and compassion in this painful time for you.
This was so beautifully written and what an incredible reminder of the Fathers love for us. I needed this today. I cried out to the Lord today and cried “ how unfair” things were- wow
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What a great way to start my resolution of y being in scripture daily! Been really depressed the last year and found myself feeling like I was sinking slowly in tar. Tragically I felt more distant from God too. An overwhelming sense of hopelessness for not only my life but for my country kept me from trusting God NE
Starting a year with complete chaos is something that has happened not only in 2022 but in 2021. This helps me keep focus through this rough season.
Needed this! With all the uncertainty in the world today, God is always with us. He feels our pain and listens to our needs. He is always there through the good and the bad ❤️
I still forget to be faithful and grateful even when my life is going pretty great. Job did it when everything was going wrong.
Needed to hear this this morning. Life has been tough lately. “Our God is good and His character does not change, nor does His love for us.” That’s so so comforting.
I needed to hear this and be reminded to trust the Lord at all times, as I begin this new year & all my stress enxiety at my work, I’m now trusting the Lord ❤️
“If we’ve known him in our joy we can trust him in our pain”
An eternal perspective that we don’t have…. I’m going to remind myself of this daily. If I am being honest Often when I feel I haven’t arrived or gotten to where I want to in life or another obstacle appears in my path I tend to look at others journeys and compare or wonder how someone so mean or someone so bitter was blessed or favored so much but it’s not my business and I need that frequent reminder to trust in him with my plans and purposes and that there is an eternal perspective that I simply don’t have.. This was a great read I look forward to the rest of the week ❤️
This really changed my perspective on things and let me know that worrying and doubting will get me nowhere, but having faith will.
I know that Job was in good standing with the Lord before he lost everything, but I wonder if Job’s faith grew in the midst of his suffering?
It’s unfathomable to me how God could take everything from Job, just to prove to Satan Job was faithful in his trust to the Lord. But then reading further on that he has an eternal perspective that we don’t have, helps me try to better understand.
I definitely am exiting a season that left me pretty barren apart from the lord. And because I still had the lord, I had everything I could need. Praise God he works in the seasons of plenty and poor alike.
“An eternal perspective we do not have.”
God brings troubles to bring His people closer to Him❤️
How beautiful and rewarding to have such a strong and loving Creator through it all ❤️
praise God for walking through the suffering with us and for loving us when we don’t deserve it!
I need some insight on how to know if something is from God, if the enemy is deceiving me, or if it’s hardship that I should choose to endure. I believe that in all things God’s will WILL be done, but I’m struggling to make a choice. I am trusting Him and this is very encouraging.
I struggle with this too, it gets really frustrating when I think—all I’m trying to do is what God wants me to but how do I know what does he want me to do?! I think you’re right though, our hope comes from knowing that God is good, he will never fail or abandon us.
People always ask, “If God is so perfect, why do bad things happen to good people?” This was eye opening. We can’t escape trials and obstacles but to know He is with us and still loves us through good and bad is incredible. Thank you, Lord
“An eternal perspective that we don’t have”…..eye opening
I’ve often found myself questioning as to why God would put me through some of the things I’ve been through but this made it all clearer we must lean on him even when we don’t understand
Walk by faith not by sight. God is refining us as we lean into Him in faith, allowing the comfort is His presence and love to guide us as we praise Him.
I definitely needed to see this, No one is exempt from hardships and you should always remain faithful amen
We serve a sovereign God!
What a beautiful reminder that our trials are not in vain. They can produce steadfastness in us, and steadfastness will make us complete!
Ah the eternal perspective we don’t have in our pain and struggle, but He does! If we can just trust that He sees our struggle, but knows what we need when we need it.
Ah, the eternal perspective we don’t have, but He does
Our faith does not safeguard us from hardship. We will experience trials and God is still good
Even if we don’t understand what’s happening in our world, He has a plan and He isn’t surprised by any of it. No matter what changes around us, He is always the same. Thank you Lord for your consistency.
Such a perspective change. Nobody is exempt from hard times. Turn to God to get through it. You will get through it. You will see the other side. Every time.
I have to remind myself that God is still reigning on His throne and He is the ruler of the Universe. Some day I will be with Jesus and God forever and for all eternity. I have to remind myself that Jesus is with me all day and night every day. I am to cast all my cares on Him because He cares for me
I am grateful for the nearness of our God in times of trouble. That I am not alone and that I can always trust Him to remain the same no matter what circumstances that I find myself in.
It’s so easy to ask the question “why me “ and then give God our laundry list of why it shouldn’t be us going through hard times. This was a sweet reminder that no one is exempt to hardship- it pushes us closer to God.
Thank you for this reminder
Put all your trust in the Lord ❤️
We have to trust and be faithful in all things. When it’s hard we have to get closer to God
Wow.. yes when the world seems to fall down on us and nothing seems Like it would make it better the, the lord is the only light.
“God’s second second most important command for us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, it behooves us to learn how to better comfort ourselves as well as our neighbors…” wow that’s was some good stuff i needed to hear!
“God’s second second most important command for us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, it behooves us to learn how to better comfort ourselves as well as our neighbors. .
This feels timely with what is going on in the world.
trust in the Lord, He is always at the center <3
We’ve all been in those moments where we feel that everything is terrible and it will never get better, but with knowing God, you know that eventually things will get better! Always seek the Lord !
God is so good but it’s hard sometimes to see the hardship and still trust God and His plan and know that He is still good!!
In a world filled with so much change and turmoil, it is such a blessing to be able to know that God’s love for us is faithful and unchanging.
Thank you Lord for all you have blessed me with. It is my love and faith in you that I trust in you in my darkest times and lead me.
Thank God for not abandoning me, allowing me to be faith to you.
Thank you Lord cos I know you and you won’t abandon me.
I so needed this message!
Thank you Lord cos I know you and you won’t abandon me.
Really good word here ❤️
Life has been full of difficulties over the past couple of years and I am emotionally drained. I always remember though that the hope that God provides in the midst of challenging times is enough! My prayers to all who are struggling and suffering is that we can keep on eyes on God.
I have prayed and cried unto the Lord and felt like He was not listening. But despite all that , I choose to trust Him and rely on Him to make my life better and to make me stronger to withstand all that I’m going through. May your will be done Lord.
I trust God and what he has in store for me and my family. I feel lost and confused right now but I know he will do what’s best. He is the maker of miracles
Trusting you Jesus. These past few months have been a struggle. I was losing hope and needed direction. I know he will never leave me nor forsaken me. I do needed this.
I am in a time right at this moment, where hope feels lost and I feel like I’m gasping for air. These past few months have been so hard. I know he has never left me not forsaken me. I’m trusting in you Jesus to get me through even the most difficult situation right now.
My husband lost his job a week ago. After being bitter, an emotional wreck and just plain angry that this happened to him; I am ready to turn to the Lord and trust in him. I admire Job for surrendering to God the moment he lost everything. My prayer right now is that God will continue to soften my heart so that I lean on Him during this journey of my husband finding a new job. I am trusting that He has a plan for our lives and that we will follow His will. Thank you for this encouragement!
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Trusting him through it all. ❤️
He truly never leaves us. He is ever present. A true friend and yet also still God almighty.
Praying for you?
This message for me was of Hope. In a time of healing, admitting my mistakes, and prayerfully searching for my purpose this message reminded me to stay steadfast in my faith. God is with us through every high and low. He left the ninety nine for one.
I am praying for you Meghan. I’m praying God will use your situation for his Glory! Lean on Him…he will not fail.
I’m in a time right now where I’m lost and feel helpless and it is driving me crazy because I’m used to being in control and always knowing what to do. But I have to relinquish that control and remember that God is always there for me even when I think all is gone.
Needed this, dealing with grief from the loss of my mom.
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So thankful for His faithfulness.
We can see His faithfulness through our pain.
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Trust is hard to start but lasting
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I’m trying to change my life and be more honest and authentic. I’ve always struggled with letting God into my life.
Considering it great joy ❤️
Thank you! Just what I needed.
Encouraging me today.
I am right there with you! I fall short at crying out for God in moments of testing, but God finds a way to reach me! The burden is not ours to have alone! Thank you for sharing this and I will be lifting you up!
Going through a storm and dark time and it sometimes feels as if God has abandoned me. Surrender is something I struggle mightily with and pray that this burden is taken from me and those who feel the same
God is good and forever constant.
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God is with us through all pain
God remains good through out it all ❤️ Through the trials and the wins we should rejoice in Him. His plan > ours.
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This reminds me of something a pastor friend of mine says often—if what you have is not good, then God is not done!
God is always good!!!
Thankful for God’s constant goodness.
Not an easy pill to swallow but I’m trying to see God’s faithfulness in pain. Just found out that my husbands friend (his daughter) who is 4 years old has an inoperable brain tumor. They are faithful Christian in ministry.
We can trust Him with our joys and our pains. ❤️
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I needed that reminder today. TY♥️
God is Good, no matter what trials and tribulations we may go through.
A good reminder this week that God will leave the glock of 99 to seek and save the 1 missing. Define
God is Good all the time. Through the trials and wins, through it all.
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Job, from a desperate and traumatized state of mind, WILLINGLY came to God. In fact, he worshipped Him, for so many of us it is so easy to turn to things that do not represent God when we experience trauma or ‘bad things’ , this passage just teaches us how to do so!
God shows us he doesn’t change and he is the only one that will never let us down. God has a plan and we can trust that!
Life is hard but God is good. I am grateful that He is with me through it all.
Job truly shows the definition of trusting God even when things do not make sense. He still worshipped God and praised Him after losing it all.❤
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Knowing all too well the suffering of those who love You as You have sacrificed for us. In the pain and loss there is grace and mercy. You hold our hand and walk us through the valley. We are safe. With You.
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❤️ I’m so glad to have a saviour who is always near
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what a beautiful reminder that we are never alone in our suffering and can trust Him despite our fears and feelings ❤️ praise God
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Solidness.
Such a great reminder and one I needed to hear! Blessed be the name of the Lord!!!
Really needed this today
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Job continues to be one of my favorite books. This concept of holding both Hope and despair at the same time is one that I am in constant awe of. Thank you Jesus for exemplifying this and for reminding us that it is not in vain and that You made the ultimate sacrifice knowingly.
Thank you Lord, for these words of Truth have helped to set my soul free from myself. AMEN!!
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Thank you for this message! It gives a little bit of comfort to me, that even though tough times are inevitable, and not fun at all, God will be there if I seek Him, to give me the joy and hope I need to endure!
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I need this lesson right now more than ever.
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Wonderful word!!!
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The Lord is good no matter how our circumstances are!
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Job’s story is one I could read over and over. This is amazing! ❤️
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This was right on time for me! God is great! We have to try to cling to him more than ever! ❤️
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❤️ trying to get back to my first love with God, trying to be faithful again. this was a good read
That was amazing. I needed that ❤️
So amazing to be reminded of God’s constant love with such good read.
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The book of Job is one of my favorites ♥️
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I love the verse where Job mourns, surrenders, and worships at the same time. They do not have to be separate.
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It’s such a crazy thought that even those that live good and righteous lives still endure pain and suffering. There’s truly nothing we can do to avoid struggle. But one thing remains, and that is God is faithful and He keeps His promises. From pain and trial comes healing and growth. There’s a beauty in our suffering. God will bring us out of our struggle stronger than ever before :)
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This is definitely what I needed, with struggling with mental health, I’ve been really far from God and today I decided to change that, and so far, the start I’ve had has already helped so much❤️❤️
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Thankyou Lord for being an ever-present help, and a good good Father
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“Naked I come from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD taketh away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” ❤️
Even the faithful and blameless are tested. When trials come and we go from having something to nothing, let us remain steadfast. God is our Father. Let us trust in Him the way He is confident in us that we could overcome trials. ❤️
“Naked I come from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD taketh away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” ❤️
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I needed this!! The Lord is so faithful. Thank you Lord for your word.
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You are in such a unique position to show those kids Jesus in a way they might not have experienced before! God has entrusted those kids to you & has also equipped you to take care of them whether it feels like it or not. Girl, we are all just “winging it” whether we birthed them or they just landed in our laps like you- every day is a learning experience in a mothering role! So don’t be discouraged by this, you’ve got this girl! The Lord is good and has good plans for you and those kids! Trust Him to lead you and guide your every step and He will direct you! Praying for your family this morning!
God is good. And we can cling to that no matter what
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Lord thank you for your constant love, and thank you for drawing near to me. Today I will rest, knowing that you are there in it all!
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Thank you God for always being here with us!! Amen ❤️❤️
Relatable! Very helpful, too!
I can rest confidently in trusting the Lord
Having strong faith does not equal no trials but it helps you get through the trials
Thank you Lord for not abandoning us, Amen.
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I have always loved Job and found comfort in his story. Things have not been going smoothly and all I have is faith that God has a way for me, because He brought me this far in the journey, seeking His comfort and not the comfort of this world. God is good all the time!
Good read.
This year has been a test & trial for pretty much every one in the world. Dealing with Covid, Work etc.
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I have been dealing with stomach issues for the past year that no one knows anything about. God is definitely my refuge.
@Ariel_Martinez John 9: 1-3. Trust me. Look it up.
@Ariel_Martinez John 9: 1-3
I’ve been in the hospital for 5.5 weeks now with a blood infection on top of chronic illness. Life right now feels like hell’s preview, but I find piece in God and have grown closer to him than ever. I know He has a plan even if it is one I may not yet understand.
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I have been dealing with Covid for the last few weeks and I really need this reassurance that GOD is with me in every step of the way !!! He is good to me!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!
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I’m currently going through a miscarriage and this passage was very helpful for me to trust that God is closer to me in my pain.
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Learning to trust him as I deal with insomnia.
I am going through a tough period of my life and I needed to hear that.
I felt so bad for Job, but after reading as an adult and seeing that God intentions were not necessarily to punish him, but to teach him… sad as it was. And lest not forget, it was Satan who plotted this idea to test Job to begin with.
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I love that Job is a reminder that no matter how good of a person you but what is important is our relationship with the Lord and trusting the he has us and our situations taken care of. All he wants is US!
I love the story of Job. It always reminds me to trust and have faith.
I’m dealing with infertility. I often wonder “why is this happening, and what did I do to deserve this?” But that is not the case.
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I have lost trust in Him in the recent past. Today I decided to read and this is the first thing that came to me. So grateful for it.
This was a very beautiful and enjoyable passage to read
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Something i do often when things go wrong, is try to find why i deserved it. And truth is sometimes its not deserved but is still a lesson in life
I really loved this, so grateful to have stumbled upon this
Thank you Jesus for this day, thank you for reminding me that you deliver on your promises, and when I feel like I can’t see your blessings, I will re-frame my situation to see them.
There have been many uncertainties, especially during this pandemic. I’ve seen so much hatred, hurt and fear in everyone around me this past year; and I am one of them. I needed to read this because any more bad news and I thought my heart would rip apart. I have been in the season of untrust, confusion and hurt. However, I know God is truly the sustainer and our conquerer. I needed to be reminded of his goodness and the faithfulness of those before us.
Really needed to read this today
I’ve always been the type to feel the need to take matter into my own hands in all aspects of my life. But God has restored me and made me new. I’m currently in the season of trusting and depending fully on our amazing Father. Great is His faithfulness.
I’ve been in a season of waiting. Things were taken from me but only temporarily. I cannot walk which means I cannot work. My job is there for me when I recover. But this season was an intentional time of nothingness so I could seek out God and learn to fully trust in him. Since I’ve been home and started working modified duty, I’ve gone away from reading my Bible everyday and even being in worship (which is something I love). And God knows and sees. But He still wants me to seek Him. So he’s taking my car away. (Or rather gave me a warning). I definitely needed this study today. To bring me back to the reason of this season and to turn back to Him and fully trust Him with my life and everything that goes in to it.
For a whole week I have had spiritual ups and downs. Work was getting crazy, weather has been horrible, my son begging me to stay home with him every day, come home every night to spend with him and clean, then finding time for God. Today I was about to have a panic attack. I kept trying to keep my mind focused on Jesus. Trying to stay focused on his goodness. It was getting to where I felt ok but then something else happened to make me feel insecure. Finally I asked God out loud in a quiet voice, I know this is a test and you are working right now, but this hurts. Hurts bad. Finally an hour later one of my coworkers said she is going to be my new department manager and I won’t be working alone in my department anymore. I felt so relieved and happy. I felt like God was sending me a message saying, see I told you I am right here. I couldn’t thank God enough for the great news. And tomorrow I have an entire day with my son. And tonight I get more quiet time with God. He loves us. It might be tough at times when he is working in our lives but he does love us.
I feel like Job, excellent I’m not such a diligent Christian. There’s room for improvement. But when it rains it pours…right now there’s a tsunami.
My son has been dealing with some heavy anxiety and I have found myself feeling lost and depressed. This was a nice reminder that everyone goes through hard times and that we will make it out to the other side because we have Jesus on our side. And that painful things in our lives do not happen because Jesus does not love us.
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I’ve been drifting from God lately but I feel my self coming back to him slowly and reading this plan hopefully will help!
Through this pandemic, I’ve been realizing more and more how comforting it is to lean into Our Father, remembering that his love for us is one of the few constants in my life.
As I’ve been in a season of feeling lost. This devotional was like a warm blanket over me. Even if everything isn’t okay, God is greater!
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Needed this word especially in this season. Powerful. ♥️
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Release and enjoy the ride. It is expectation that causes disappointment. Certainly a challenge for me
Thank you. I love the way you phrased this.
I really needed this today and just needed the reminder God will never leave and he is working I just need to trust! ✝️
We should trust God in all circumstances
Learning to trust is hard but necessary.
As I step into pain and a season of hurt, He steps with me…even steps in front of me leading the way.
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Because of God’s character, we can trust Him no matter what circumstances
I need to trust him as I quit my job to step out into ministering to women unpaid
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He is still the same God, whether hills or valleys, and this truth fuels trust in Him in all circumstances.
I need him to meet me in my pain on this day
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Excellent breakdown and full of encouragement and strong scripture to help guide and remember who God is.
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Even when going through a storm! God will not let us down! I needed this today!!! Thank you Jesus!!
I am realizing that I will never truly have control of my life. While I hope and pray for circumstances in my life to turn out how I would like them to, God is the only one who truly knows what will happen. No matter what happens I need to trust him and know he will never let me fall.
This really helped me today, and I feel every word you said. You are 100 percent correct.
This was very needed for me today, as I just made a big move to India with my husband.
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Pain and suffering is inevitable, but we serve a big God…a good good Father who knows what we go through. And because He cares for us, we can trust Him to give us the strength to push through. God works it all out for our good! We just have to trust His plan. FAITH
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First time doing this plan and wow, I needed to hear this.
Loved this one. Going through hard and uncertain times right now and this helped remind me to trust in Him ❣️
Jesus is faithful. We have to trust in Him and talk to Him about our troubles. He has been through far worse just so that we can have eternal life one day. Praise Him!
God steps into pain with us and we need to trust that he is present.
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Psalms 46:1- God is our refuge and strength an ever present help in times of trouble.
When I first started my walk with The Lord, I was like many people who didn’t understand WHY God let those things happen to Job…..but after fully immersing myself in the things of The Lord. I get it…..He wants us to trust him in the good, the bad, and the ugly. Everything is not happiness and rainbows. There will be tough times and what we do in those tough times speaks VOLUMES! ❤️
God is our refuge and those who seek in Him will not only be blessed and build a good relationship with the holy spirit but also finds joy in endurance and through any circumstance in life. We must remember that life is not always on the highs, all must be grateful for each moment.
Whatever we go through, we must indeed trust in the Lord.
Such an incredible reminder, Gods love for us is not dependent on our circumstances (our blessings or our sorrow) it is continuous!
Today is the first day in a long LONG time that I’ve opened my bible and done a reading. This is the exact story I needed to hear. God seems so far away , yet he has been by my side this whole time without me even noticing or acknowledging him. He loves me even when I don’t tell him how much I love him back. That is the only thing that’s important- I know he will never leave me as long as I’m his child.
Your post rings so true, Sarah. It has been quite a while for me to turn to the word of God, and this reading is truly something I needed to have at the forefront.
God is good even in the terrible trials we endure
I was shocked by Job’s testimony. His first instinct was to worship God even after his world was turned upside down in a matter of minutes. This is because he trusted God in his joy, so he knew he could trust Him in pain. Such faith.
This is something I needed to hear today. Loved it
Sometimes we forget that the teacher is silent during the test but so near to us. God is near yo heal and restore he’s just waiting for us to take our hands out and let him work
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I think we remember to call out God in the bad times, but what about the good times as well.. I think we all forget to praise God when he gifts us with great things.
psalm 100:5 and Malachi 3:6 really spoke to me. i know they’re more common verses but i really need to hear them today. definitely was a wake up call for sure.
Great reminder of God’s love
Psalm 9:10 – We can trust God that He will never forsake us no matter the situation or circumstance ❤
Psalm 9:10 – We can trust God that He will never forsake us no mattea the circumstance or situation
What a wake up call ❤️
Amazing reminder of God’s love
When the world surrounding is is dark be our light Kesus that we may shine your light in this dark world!
Keep fighting the good fight ofth even in trying times! It is a challenge everyday
This life is so hard, so confusing. Keep my trust strong in you, Lord, knowing that your ways are higher and your wisdom goes beyond my understanding.
Through it all the lord is still by our side!
No matter what happens in our lives we have to keep our faith strong and know that the lords plans are greater then our own!
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This was such a great reminder!! Loved this.
I’m so sorry for your loss and the pain you must be going through. Praying for Peace in your heart and for God’s tangible Presence to be with you.
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Loved this a lot. It put into perspective that god gives generously and ungrudgingly to anyone no matter what you have done!
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It won’t be easy but with God by my side, it will be tolerable !
We are not going to be free from pain because we love God! We are working to become more like Jesus, he suffered. It’s so hard to think about suffering and always feels scary to say that God can allow his people to go through such horrible suffering
Love the part about how He doesn’t change. So many things in life are changing and it can be unsettling. It’s why Job was able to praise His name in the midst of his despair. We can take comfort in that.
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Oh yes, let prayer and worship of our loving God be our first response!
God is our hope and strength in every moment. He knows and is our comfort and peace. No matter what. It’s so hard but I want to and need to trust him!
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Love this study already!
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We must trust in Him always. His way are not our ways.
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I’m just starting this devotional which actually on time especially by I’m increasing in my faith trusting Christ completely. Not easy but worth it and I a enjoying this Devotional very much!
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Job is such a good book. Thank God we have an example of mourning in the Bible. Any time someone wants to blame and earthly “unfairness” on a person saying, “You probably made God mad,” or, “It’s because of sun in your life,” Job can be used to show that it NOT the case at all times.
I pray that I learn to worship God in everyday circumstances!
The scriptures say after Job tore his clothes that he bent down and worshipped God. I pray that I will have that kind of devotion to the Lord…that when trouble arises that even in my distress that one of the first things I would do is worship!
Needed to hear this message today. I’ve been struggling mentally with my thought life and emotions. Please pray for self-controlled thoughts and emotions.
Such a powerful reminder to trust God ❤️
Does anyone know if there’s a way to click the passages mentioned in the debriefing? I’d like to read those excerpts and hoping for an easy way to do it
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Love a good word from Lisa Harper
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So thankful that the Lord knows what He is doing and that He never changes when my world falls apart.
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Thank you so much! It means a lot!! Especially that I’m not alone with feeling anxiety!!
“If we’ve known him to be good in our joy, we can trust him with our pain” absolutely!
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I really loved this Devo. I love that it says “because of God’s constant character”. There’s so many words to be used to describe God but constant is one of my favorites. We live in a very inconstant world. People leave. Jobs are lost. Changes happen everyday. And yet, our God has remained. He never loved us any less. He never gave up on us. He’s never thought we weren’t worth it. He’s been in constant pursuit of our love since the beginning. How can we resist a love so pure? A love so sure? A love so inviting? I never want to go a day without it. So I will trust Him in the uncertain. I will trust Him in the “unfairness” of life. Because I know He stays with me always.
Gabrielle, I can totally relate. I’ve been struggling with the same thing and putting my trust in the Lord and His promises has really comforted me. I pray you find the same relief I’m beginning to feel.
I’ve been dealing with bad anxiety lately and this message has really gave me strength, that I don’t have to deal with this by myself and our Lord is dealing and feeling the pain that I am as well. It’s given me even more faith and strength knowing that he can get me through this and that I’m not alone.
Psalms 34:18 wow so good!
Amen.
I love being reminded that what I see and what I feel is in the present; my ability to understand is inwardly focused; in that I don’t understand why something is happening or how it affects the big picture. I also needed to be reminded that IT’S OKAY; I don’t need to know it all or understand it all, because God does. I NEED to understand that God is still there and will help me through it; I need only trust him.
This is truly wonderful ♡
I loved the reminder that God has an eternal perspective that we do not have
It’s much easier to take steps that seem scary when we know whatever pain we experience in the changes are known fully by God. We can trust that we are never alone.
it’s so nice to come back to God’s word <3 the greatest form of comfort to ever exist
Amen!
The Lord takes our pain and suffering to produce a faith so bold and genuine that everyone will know it came from the Lord our God.
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I learned this during a church sermon this Sunday:
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The Lord is with us. Even (and especially) through the pain.
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I thank you Lord that your character does not change, nor does your love for us…we can experience you in our joy and in our pain ❤️
At a bible study last night we were talking about suffering and how Jesus said in John 16:20 he would turn our sorrow into joy. I think that oftentimes I can look back after trials and see how God turned sorrow into joy and used it for good but in the moment I question how any of it could be a part of Gods good plan for my life and for his glory. Its incredible and almost unbelievable that through everything Job kept his gaze fixed on Christ and worshipped Him through the hardships, not knowing that God would bless Him with more children and livestock and wealth than he had before. He remained steadfast despite everything. I can only pray that I too can be like Job whenever trials and suffering come my way.
I will pray for you, Evelyn. That is such a painful feeling. Please pray for me too. I’m in a very similar situation with my husband right now. He doesn’t want to be married anymore because I’ve hurt him a lot and he doesn’t believe our marriage can heal. He says he doesn’t love me anymore which I am finding very difficult to believe! I don’t know what God will do since we are both believers and want very different things!! But I can only trust in Him.
I pray for faith like Jobs. My husband recently told me he needs a break to get himself in a right head space because he feels depressed and like a failure. I’m so broken and this pain I’m feeling seems to be so overwhelming to the point where I can’t even eat. I want to be there for him and work through these things together but he says he needs to do it alone. I pray that God gives me the faith and wisdom to overcome this situation whatever the outcome is. I believe in God and what he can do. I need to stand strong in Gods presence for my daughter who needs me. Please pray for me.
I am in the same boat! Praying for you each morning before shift. We’re in this together with God’s love and mercy over us
Yesterday I was processing with some friends how much a struggled with the story of Job. It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that bad things can and will happen to people regardless of if they are “good” or “bad” this story has always challenged me in my faith walk
I lost my dog 3 days ago. I considered him to be my everything, I would never go to bed angry or sad because he would always be by my side. Yesterday, a friend of mine told me about Job’s story and today, I happened to read it here.
So good! that was a good reminder that no matter what I’m going through,I can trust god he will always be with me .
This was a great reminder that no matter how good we are, we can’t earn God’s love. I’m so thankful for the blood of Jesus that covers us and sets us free from sin!
Thank you Jesus for continuously blessing me… even when those blessings are disguised as hardships.
I am so so sorry for loss. Thank you for sharing that even in your pain, you are hoping in Jesus – what else is left?!?
Wish I could hug every nurse I know right now. Y’all have hit one year under extreme stress and I can’t fathom the mental fatigue. Praying for you and.
Going through a really tough time as a nurse. Extreme anxiety before going to work. Waiting and trusting for the next step
My heart aches thinking of those who lost their lives in the Boulder, CO shooting yesterday. This is a good reminder that God was, is and will be there…
Praying for you and your unexplainable pain…
Things at the moment are hard with COVID-19 but with God I can push through day by day knowing that Je is with me and Protecting me!
“Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance.” Philippians 1:18-19 GUYS, LET THIS REFLECTION OF TRUST AND PRAISE IN TRIALS BY PAUL IN JAIL INSPIRE YOU TO KEEP GOING. STAY IN YOUR WORD, PUT ALL YOUR TRUST AND HOPE IN GOD. HE HAS NOT ONCE FAILED TO FUFILL A PROMISE. HE IS A COMPASSIONATE, CONSISTENT, AND SUSTAINING GOD.
Praying for you.
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Peace be with you and your family; take refuge in our Lord, He Will help strengthen your heart.
I pray that I stay strong in my faith like Job no matter the trials and tribulations.
We lost our son to stomach cancer Oct 2020. He was 34 years old he would have turned 35 in November. This has been the most difficult trial yet. He leaves behind his bride of 11 years, a brother, nieces and nephews, his mom and dad and one set of grandparents. He was diagnosed in July and left us in October. He went through chemotherapy, but did not work. We are thankful we had some days with him in hospice. My husband and I have better days than some. It’s been a difficult journey but we have hope through our Lord Jesus. I just found this study. God’s blessings to all you ladies walking through your own trials.
I trust you Lord. Amen
I am so grateful for God in my life and the peace and strength he gives me in times of trouble!
I trust you, Lord!
That was great!! This is most definitely the best and truest plan I’ve read on this app! God is good and sometimes life comes with obstacle’s…you have to fall before you can walk.
Taking time right now to pray for all of you. In Christ, we are sisters, and so we are never alone! You are not alone.
I’m praying for you. You are not alone. He is with you in every moment. Reach out to Him. Seek Him always in everything you do.
What a good lesson!! God is good!!
What an awesome God we serve!
I pray for faith like Job’s. Lord, bless anyone who is on this. I pray you all trust in God like you trust you’ll wake up in the morning.
God is good!
Lord help with the challenges I am facing. I am unemployed, my dad is in pain every day. Depression creeps up from time to time. You are my refuge and my strength.
I’m praying for you!!! I am struggling as a mom who has had my son for 12 years, and then week, he told me he wants to live with his dad and his dad’s girlfriend. I’m hurt, be I need to let him go. I pray that his dad takes him to church, takes care of him and makes him a good person! As a side note, I moved in with my dad and my bonus mom when I was younger. At first we had an adjustment period, but she became my mom! My dad and her ended up divorced, but I still see my bonus mom and sisters! I love her and your girls will too!
I’m struggling with trying to find my role and place as a stepmom to two beautiful little girls who live with us full time. I am the full time “mom” but will never be their biological mom. I’m struggling with major anxiety, jealousy and bitterness. I’m learning to set boundaries and change the way I react to certain negative situations to make my life more positive. Trusting in the Lord and giving it to Him!
Praying for you Mary. I also went through a difficult breakup many years ago. God will comfort you and be with you.
Please pray for me I am dealing with infertility and though I am trying hard I feel my faith being extremely shaken by this time. Thank you.
Give it to God! Amen!
My word for the year is trust. It’s been such a challenge so far and I see more and more the ways that I need to hand over control to God. I noticed several women post in here that they’re over thinkers and I’m definitely in the same boat. I’ve lived with so much fear – always thinking I needed to provide for myself – and didn’t trust God at all until a few years ago. In fact, the first word he ever spoke to me was “trust me.” It’s a beautiful journey that has stretched me a lot but I am seeing more of God’s character and that’s encouraging me to give him more. To let him into my life more. To depend on him more. I’m grateful for the process and, even though I haven’t arrived to the point of fully trusting him, I already feel so much peace.
Praying for you, Mary. I struggled with a really tough break up a few years ago when I was really new to my faith walk, but God was saying it wasn’t time. I look back now and am so grateful I was obedient because He’s grown me so much in this season of waiting and increased my dependence on him in a beautiful way. I’m excited for all that God is going to do in and through you in this time. He is faithful and has good plans for you.
This is posting I found after my dad passed 4 yrs ago. Dont know if can remember all. “ grief never ends but it changes, pain and sorrow are not a place to stay but a resting place for awhile, it doesnt mean u are weak, it is the price we pay for love” Cry those tear and feel your sadness but dont let it commune you. Ask Gods spirit to fill you with joy and peace. I always told myself my dad would not like me to be so unhappy. Prayers for u!
My aunt passed away from cervical cancer last month. It’s been difficult for me to trust God during this time.
I’ve recently gone through a really rough breakup with my boyfriend of 2.5 years. I thought that he would be the man I married. I still do believe that. I believe that God is just growing us into the people we need to be before we devote ourselves to one another. but the waiting is hard. patience is hard. trusting in His plan is hard. This was the first plan I went through on this app and it helped to see that the Bible covers so many’s stories of God’s faithfulness. Head and heart are different. My head/mind know that God has the best plan possible, but my heart is struggling to comprehend. I would really appreciate prayers for healing and growth<3
I’m praying for you Mary. This is the closest I’ve gotten to not feeling alone in this walk of faith. I feel like God really wants to work on me and the person I
love and it’s tough. The mind understands and the heart doesn’t but I
believe just like you do and God truly
is growing us. The waiting is hard, finding
the patience in this season is equally as difficult but I believe that God has so much more in-store for us. He’s setting a foundation.
Praying for you, please do pray for me too. God’s got us.
I will be praying for you today Miriam, that the Lord may take on your anxieties and fears and leave you with a spirit of peace today. Have a beautiful wedding day!
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Oh Hannah, I am so sorry that this year has been challenging and that you’re enduring your third miscarriage. What a testimony to God’s goodness that you are seeking Him through His Word and hoping to know him more in your suffering. May you know Him as your refuge and strength through this difficult season.
I am getting married tomorrow and I’m super excited. But I have really bad anxiety and have been struggling with being able to stand because I’m so anxious and excited. This happens whenever something good in my life happens. I’m just feeling super nauseous and my body is aching and even though I am starving, I can’t eat. Please pray that God will give me peace and help me not feel so excited that I cannot eat and enjoy this last day with my family!
Please pray for me. I’m dealing with anxiety and trying to trust God but it’s hard
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Amen. Thankful for a God who sees all and knows all. Even when we don’t understand why we are facing this suffering.
Huge overthinker myself!
I’m a really terrible over thinker and if you are too, you aren’t alone. I can’t stress this enough, KEEP GIVING IT TO HIM. If you need someone to talk to @cynthia_housh on Snapchat and I would love to talk. God bless you! <3
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This is such a needed reminder of truth for me. These first 3 months of the year have been ever so challenging. Our house flooded and we can’t live in it for months. One of my daughters had to have unexpected surgery. We have had family boundary conflicts. And now I find myself in the midst of my 3rd miscarriage. I know God is good. He was so near to my broken heart with my first two miscarriages. I needed this reminder that he is with me now in all the current unexpected things and trials.
Amen! Thankful to find the word that applys to my life now ❤️
I don’t know who Eileen is but thank you for posting it. I needed some pieces of this tonight ❤️
So true!
Every time I think my life is not what I thought it should be., this story reminds me that no matter what God plans for my life will also be more than I could ever imagine
Amen! I will trust God and I will leave everything in his hands. Only God knows the plans he holds for me! ❤️
When i think of what i have faced in my life. Yes like all of us i have had my struggles. But none compare to what Job went through. So I am humbled by his amazing faith. His ability to lose so much yet remain so faithful in his love and faith in God. Truly blessed to read this passage.
I think something that Christians (specifically me) have lost during this pandemic and trials we haven’t faced before is trusting without a thought in the Lord. Then when you take a look at Job and you see how much struggle he went through and still rises and praises the Lord really puts it into perspective just how small everything is compared to other things. This pandemic is just a piece of a puzzle in the Lords book, and I think He’s going to use it to do something great!
Amen!! God is just so good in every way, to think that the God that created the universe decided to go through pain just for us and tells us that he will be our refuge, is just mind blowing.
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God bless all of you! So glad to be in The Word with you.
Thankful for this good word
God is faithful to the one who believes. His love never ends for us. His grace is sufficient especially when all seems lost. He is close when we feel distant and downhearted.
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Such a timely reminder. Good is good a suffering is not forever ❤️
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Something good to keep in mind as a go to sleep tonight ♥️
Praise God
How evident is it that God is GOOD, He has a plan for us, and the trials are thrown at us to put us at trial with our faith. This was a perfect read.
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i needed this more than ever i seen to think when my life is good i am happy but God is all around us he makes happy no matter the bad times or the good times he is here to tech us the hardest lesson and that is , life is not fair it’s not but if we can trust our lord we can get through anything!!!
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Lord Jesus be near to my broken heart. Amen.
What a great message .. and we have to remember God is not about fair . If he was none of us would be saved . His grace is undeserving for us yet he gives it. Jesus died for my sins … not fair yet I’m so thankful for it . I read recently when we think of our suffering based on what we deserve.. we are not able to surrender it to the Lord and let him comfort us .
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I know God is with me even when troubles of my past arise or when loved ones are sick with COVID. Prayers sent out for those to understand that we do not get all the answers but to remain faithful and turn to God on all accounts, good or bad. His pathway for us is above our knowledge and wants in life.
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Praise God for He is good! Give Him all of the glory!
God is good and his plan is greater than my own ❤️ I’ve felt so lost for so long as we try to grow our family. I know that the pain of miscarriage has purpose, God’s plan for me is truly great. I trust Him and this is the reminder I needed. He has never left my side and He never will!
Praying that I complete this plan. A reminder to me that God is with me through my joys and struggles. A reminder that I’m not alone.
Eileen. I am praising God for doing what he does best- shows us in literal, viable ways that he KNOWS and is listening and has been there all along. I know he does this because he did the same thing for me that he is doing for you right now. I am going to pray for you to have the courage to just run at every instance of his presence that you feel or find. That you will let go of all your personal whatever’s that have kept you trying this life on your own and that you will take the gift God is offering. Isaiah 41:10 is one of my favorite verses and one of the first I learned when I came back to God and I just imagine this giant hand reaching down into my struggles all the time, right there, with one finger stretched out that I can grab hold of. He picks me up and lifts me just back onto my feet but doesn’t let go. He reminds me he is my father and I am not alone. I have nothing to fear with him near. This is for you. And for your days ahead with your dad.
I am writing this as my first reply to my first reading. I grew up with church in my life, but lost my way from that in college. My father was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and as he is not very old and has lead a very healthy life it’s hard not to feel like it is unfair. But this reading put it in a different light for me and I couldn’t believe as the first reading I selected how relevant it was. I’m happy to have found this app and community and am hoping to reconnect with my faith.
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Beth, I’m praying for you, your mum and your family. May God be your comfort, strength and refuge. He is good and he is close!
Beth, I’m praying for you, your mum and family! May God be your comfort, your strength and refuge in these times of trouble and pain. He is good and he is close by!
My mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I live with her and my dad and watching them go through this has been awful. It looks like her cancer has been spreading too. We could use prayer in regards to strength and motivation.
Praying for completion in all aspects of my life. I know God is able
Praying for you and your husband! My husband and I have been there and I know that fear as the wife all too well! We go in May for his 1 year scans!
My husband and I are actively looking for a house to raise our future family. It seems impossible to have our offer accepted. Day 1 of this study and I’m reminded to trust in the Lord through good and bad. I’m trusting Him.
12Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Kayla, praying for strength for you and your husband during this time
Would like to request prayer for my husband as he goes this week for an MRI to see if cancer has returned.
I’ve known struggles in my life but the biggest fear is losing my son. I can’t imagine a try to remember everyday that God will keep him safe and healthy. Trying to get over that anxiety is so huge for me.
James Chapter 1 sealed it-brought it home for me!
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This was so timely
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I haft to trust God always
I am learning that my definition of good and God’s definition of good is very different sometimes. HE sees all of the bigger picture as well as all of the little details. HE knows my heart and the hearts and minds of others. HE alone determines the right path. When I seek Him, His ways, His will and not my own I will trust all of that even when I don’t understand, when I feel unsure, or overwhelmed, when I’m in pain and hurting, when I feel lost and forgotten. Trust is hard to do til you do. Taking a step forward trusting God, then He gives you the strength, perseverance, energy, and fortitude to do it again. I always learn so much goodness in trusting God.,
Such a timely reminder ♥️
This reading moved me… the reassurance of God’s promise to be near… to never leave us. The trials of this Earth are hard and even harder to comprehend… there is pain all around but I trust in a God who is bigger than all of it… a God who holds my future in his hands…
The LORD is always good❤️
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This is so good, and such a sweet reminder.
Needed this today. Thank you Jesus!
This was exactly what I needed to hear.
My God is so so good. ❤️
Thank you Lord for being with me during my season of pain and suffering.
Thankful my husband recommended this app. Community is so powerful.
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Thank you for this! I’d also ask to like for prayer for our baby, for healing, and for good news at our ultrasound on Friday
It’s so crazy that God trusts us with the trials he gives us. He basically tells satan “oh Job has got this, he loves me unconditionally” it’s the same love we share with our own children. God loves us each as his own child.
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Prayers to you and your sweet baby! Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time
Would just like to ask for prayers for my aunt Paige, she just got diagnosed with breast cancer. She is strong and the Lord is good.
Such a timely word, the Lord is challenging me to trust him even if the circumstances don’t change and to be who He has called me to be even when things are tough.
I’m praying without ceasing and look forward to growing my faith and trust in the Lord. ❤️
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Margeaux…. I just said a prayer for you.
Needed this. I’m not really going through a super hard time right now, but I have been feeling sad. In the “unknown” part of my walk. This just reminds me to “trust the process”
Amen! Praying for you girl. Anxiety is such a powerful pain the devil uses. I completely understand. ❤️ Don’t let him rule! ☺️
Earlier today, I was watching a video on how we fight the devil by the armor of God which is our faith and sitting/dwelling in His word! So Amen I agree! Praying for your safety and health!!
I’ve been battling anxiety for weeks now after having Covid and being really sick. It traumatized me a bit and really tested my faith. Feel like the devil is using that as a gateway to being in doubt, fear, and pain. But I’m battling with Gods Word and truth and what He’s already done in my life. The devil has no power or space here. I will turn my worry into worship just like Job. In Jesus name!! Praying for us all!
I am praying that I enter a new and incredible trust in God this year!
It’s hard to imagine the pain Job experienced and our western thinking drives us to believe we would never experience such loss. Reality shows us that we will experience pain because we live in a fallen, sinful world, and God is redeeming our lives day by day until the battle is won! He is with us, he does not cause the pain. Sin causes the pain!
Love like none other, from the heart of GOD for each of us.. how humbling it is.
My son has been in the nicu since birth so about 129 days. I am working on trusting in the lord during this very difficult season and always remembering he is good always!
I want to feel comfort when I hear Job’s story and how he could hear such horrifying news and still praise God. But how could a loving god test someone in such a cruel way? Yes, he deserves our unconditional love and respect and awe, I do believe that, but why all of the pain?
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I battle service connected PTSD, Anxiety Disorder and chronic migraines and I really was blessed and convicted while reading Day 1 of this study. It is so easy to forget that God is in our happy times AND down in the deep dark times of our not happy times. Blessed be the name of the Lord!
This week we have been without power. Honestly it has been a week of trust. Because God has allowed me to to recenter my life on God. I am asking for patience for healing for unspecified reasons. But truly blessed to have the ability to read all about God love throughout this storm of life.
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My morning quiet time has been such a blessing for 2021!
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I needed to see this verse today. Thank you.
In such a broken world this reminder that God does not promise us an easy path is crucial. Yet he’s never left us pandemic or not.
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Yes! Same! Striving to draw nearer to God and silence the things that bring me fear.
Dominique, I am covering you in prayer! This is something that I also struggle with. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Tim 1:7
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‘Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial..’ ❤️
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What a blessing to hear these promises from God during the crazy times so many are dealing with in the world today. Thank you for sharing!
I trust you today Lord.
“He moves toward us, stepping into the pain for us.”
I needed to hear this during this time of chaos. We just have to trust God through it all!!
What a blessing- during this time
Definitely need to hear this now! As the caretaker to my father who in the midst of cancer treatments unexpectedly ended up on dialysis by a drs mistake… then off through Gods grace.. now things getting worse again… trying to truly live knowing God is good at all times, even the darkest and most hopeless seeming days ❤️
Praying for your dad and for you.
Praying for you!
Thank you for your recommendation! I need to look for this
There is a teaching called The Story of Job Through the Lens of Grace by Joseph Prince. I highly recommend everyone to listen to it… it blew my mind when I heard it and made me more aware of the beauty of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I trust you lord,
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Needed to hear this!! Bad things DO happen to good people and it is because He has a bigger plan. Such a great reminder that we must trust in Him through the good and bad!
I needed this today and yesterday and even tomorrow!! Such a good reminder.
needed this!
this was very helpful
Thank you God for always being with me..
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My pastor used to say that “doubts are the ants in the pants of faith”. Meaning that doubts are not necessarily a bad thing because they make you dig deeper for truth, which deepens and strengthens your relationship with God. He’s strong enough to handle your doubts and questions. He’s just glad you’re interested enough to ask, you know?
I definitely needed to hear this ❤️
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Loved this!
Sooo good
I’ve been struggling with anxiety and severe panic attacks for almost 3 years and have spent so much time and energy trying to figure out why God is putting me through this. Is He trying to teach me something? Patience? Trust? But this passage reminds me that life isn’t fair and sometimes pain happens even when we’re doing all the right things. I think this is a season where I need to just be and trust God with where I am at, knowing He will provide for me as He did for Job and as He does for all of His children.
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God HAS PROMISED to those who love him. “
Trusting in the time of darkness can be and is difficult at times for me. My dad is over 2400 miles away & fighting Covid. He has spent the last year in chemo and radiation for liver and pancreatic cancer, so his body is so beat. My trust is in God to bring his fever down so he can come back to where he has family.
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Trust-a good word for the year ahead!
My husband and I have been facing dark times. My father in law is in the hospital due to covid. We continue to pray for complete healing of his body and lungs. I know I should not fear because god is with us and his plan is god and is with our pain. I know that doubting is like telling god I don’t believe in him but I do It’s just that darkness’s seems to come over me when I feel hopeless. I continue to pray and ask for prayer for my father in law in Jesus name amen!
Learning how to take care of ourselves and each other.
I pray that anyone experiencing any suicidal thoughts may read this message and feel God’s everlasting love. So many people are struggling and wanting to give up and this message speaks so strongly to millions of people.
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If I know Him to be good in my joy, then I can trust Him in my pain.
As we start a season of new- in nervous, but hopeful. Trusting and praising God.
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great reminder
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I have been focused on what I think my life needs to be like and how if only I changed my circumstances then I will be happy. This passage is a reminder that you can have it all, but if you don’t have God close to your heart, you really have nothing. I pray that we trust in God and His plan for our lives, even if it doesn’t look like how we think it is supposed to.
I’ve wandered in my faith and reading this reminds me that even when I am failing, he continues to love me and be with me. Please pray for me to keep close to the Lord and dedicated in my studies. ❤️
Such a great reminder that in fact bad things can happen to good people and that it isn’t something we did that caused it to happen. Trusting in him during the hard times and know I’m never alone ❤️
Wow. When I started reading this the last thing I expected was to be reading sad stories. I thought this was going to be all about good things coming from faith and trust but it’s true I have to remember that despite what goes on the lord is with me through it all.
I’m so encouraged by the ladies who have posted here. Do you guys have any advice for me as I begin this plan with a friend?
Praying! My husband and I are trying to conceive our first child and the waiting and not knowing if it will happen for us is hard as well.
Praying God opens that door for you and Blesses you.
He loves us and will never leave us alone. Job lost everything and he still loved and served God.
He does not a abandon his own… so good! Doesn’t mean things won’t go “wrong” and we won’t get hurt, but we won’t be alone- ever, praise the Lord for his steadfast love!
This was a such a great reminder. My husband and I have been trying to conceive our 2nd child & the waiting and not knowing when is SO hard. I have to trust and keep praying it’ll happen in his times. Praying for all of you ❤️
I am letting go of all the stress and worries I have facing the end of this year. Rather than seeing the bad things happening in my life as punishment I have to accept that God is putting me through character development, trials and tests because he loves me and he wants me to be better. I have to let go and let God, trust him completely and wait for the outcome.
love this reminder!
This was a great reminder that even through the storms God is with us! When we go through these things we should still remain faithful. And trust in the Lord.
such a great reminder. i often deal with the anxiety that everything bad is going to happen to me. however God tells us even when we walk through trials He will be there holding our hands. such a comforting thing.
In today’s climate it can be so easy to feel alone but remembering that we are never truly alone and that He always has our back makes the hardships bearable and the good times that much sweeter.
You are never alone. We’re all in this together!❤
difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations! put your trust in Him! ❤️
Love that saying!
God is good all the time. Help me Lord to get through it all their is always something great at the end of the tunnel. I been through a lot for the past 11 years Lord i trust you, i leave my burdens in your hands.
Lord, please help me to remember that we were not promised perfect lives as Christ followers, but that you are with us to get through the tough times. Thank you Lord. Amen
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Praying for you and so proud of you for taking this step! You’re never alone ♥️ always remember that…
I lost my husband last year on Halloween and I have been trying to get my life back together after 46 years of being a one half of a great couple. I barely remember the Christmas season last year with my family as I was on medication for a deep depression. I have since realized that I needed turn back to my Christian life and reaffirm my life to Christ. I was raised a Catholic. But I haven’t been to Church in ages. I have gifted myself with a new Bible and am going to study it. This study goes along with my Bible. Please pray with me for guidance in my endeavors.
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God bless you Grace. Loss of a loved one is hard, and even more pronounced during the holidays. Know that in your faith & prayers, God will hold you close and comfort you. Be still & let him draw near.
I am going through a lot of changes in my house right now and needed to read this! I know God has a bigger plan for me in the mist of this trial and I have to trust in it. It’s so hard, but I refuse to allow the devil to win in this situation.
I was looking for a study to do after the advent study and this just seemed perfect. With all the suffering in the world right now and the thoughts that 2021 is going to be another year of continuing change, this seems like the perfect study!
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I needed this. My dad passed away on Monday and I’ve been feeling pretty heartbroken and lost. I know God has a plan but its so hard to see it right now.
This was really eye opening for me
I like the reminder that God does give us things we don’t deserve. Evidence of that is shown towards an upright and righteous man like Job but also the gift of grace and love God has given to us. I want to always be reminded that I don’t deserve this grace, mercy, and love from the King of kings and Lord of lords and yet he still showers me with it. Being reminded of this will help me better understand and control my actions when I am put through trials. Just like God gives me grace when I don’t deserve it, I can still praise him when my circumstances may seem like God doesn’t deserve it.
This reading came just in time. I have let so much doubt enter my heart.
I have been so full of fear lately. Feeling not very good lately and a lot of doubt has entered my heart. I pray God full me with faith.
I can only imagine how overwhelmed Job must of been hearing repeatedly that he lost something of significance. To see him trust God through his actions of praise is incredible
How Job doesn’t turn to anger or hatred towards God amazes me. I have had suffering in my life and throughout those times I have fallen away from God, but I now know how to act throughout suffering in the future.
Lisa, I pray you feel Gods embrace during this time. Thank you for sharing that.
I like that it is because of GOD’S character, not because of how great we are at trusting or loving him. Because I fall short every time.
Praying for you Candice.
Like you Candace this reading was perfect timing. December 19 was the 7 year anniversary of my daughter moving to Heaven. She was 22 and had stage 4 colon cancer. It’s been a rough week so this devotional was timely.
I started today as well, and I am praying for you Candice ♥️
Hello Candice Wagenleitner! I just started this study today too and i saw your comment. I will take time to pray for you and your family! Praying that God will speak to you through this study and reveal truth about Himself! All love to you!
Decided to start this plan right before Christmas because I’m struggling. This is our 4th Christmas since my oldest son died and it is just as hard as the first. This reading was perfect and timely for today and what I’m going through
My biggest fear is losing a child.. I know a few who have, and they seem to be some of the most grace filled people. They love the Lord and have endless faith in Him. The story of Job always speaks to me… it’s powerful
Love this so much!
Job is man we should all aspire to be like
Hoping this study will help ease my anxiety about the future
I feel as though I keep drifting away from God I pray this is a good place to grow my faith stronger and more secure. ❤️
I love reading this today. I was really good versus. ❤️
Trying to get back in the Bible, hopefully this is a good start.
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I love the idea of Job having tremendous faith but still not being safe from hardship. He wouldn’t be able to grow and be even more faithful if he didn’t go through that also.
“He does not abandon His own.” Loved this.❤️
It’s a good Reminder that God loves us through the joy and through the pain. And it is also very scary knowing and expecting that bad things will happen
This spoke directly to me today
God is not unfamiliar with what we have gone through in life. Nor is he stranger to what we will go through. He cares so deeply. He always is, has been, and will be there for us and with us. His love never fails. ❤️
Love this!
Amen. Loved this
No matter the outcome, God is always with us. I must learn to give up control so that I can completely trust, regardless of what my circumstances are.
Needed to read this today
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Learning to love our neighbors and ourselves in hardship is a gift from God!
Amen. ❤️ May these words be a blessing to all who are experiencing hardships today.
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And all the time, God is good!
This just reminds me that we cannot lean on our own understanding that we must rely on God not just sometimes but always
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Trust in God in all things. It’s so simple yet it’s so hard. A great reminder . No thing is too big or small.
Wow, absolutely amazing. Really needed to hear this. Amen!
Praying for you. May God lift you up in your time of need
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Love this!
Absolutely needed this as I hit a low point as I’m in hospital. Lovely thank you.
Amen!!!!! This is a great lesson
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Something we all, especially I, need to be reminded of. Even when we’re suffering, still praise the Lord because He is worthy of our praise!
Wow amen!
Our God is an awesome God!!!
Amen!
Thank you, Jesus!
Started this study yesterday and was feeling super sad for many reasons but also none in particular. Then Today my grandpa who my husband kids and I have lived with for the past 7 years passed away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Thankful for Gods presence love and compassion even when we must suffer.
thank you God!
God is so big and loving even though we are going through trials. Thank you Lord for never leaving us. Thank you Lord for always anxiously waiting for us to come to you in prayer! We are so blessed. Lord bring me to my knees and remind me of your ever ending love.
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Trials are hard. But knowing God is there and even in pain and suffering he is using us for his Glory does help even though we still have to go through the trial. God is almighty. May he use me for his sovereignty.
Thank you for reminding me of what is needed with me at this moment
Thank you for this. God reigns sovereign in all circumstances
Just what I needed to hear and read!!! God is great
God is really freaking good!!
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Thank you for this! I bought the she reads Bible and I’m excited to be apart of this community of women. Seeking God first.❤️
So sorry, I also had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago. Something happens that cannot be put into words. Trusting God ♥️
I started a new 7 day plan from @shereadstruth titled “Trust In The Lord” and today’s reading was about Job, “and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.” If you’ve heard about Job, you know he lost EVERYTHING (Job 1:13-21) My favorite part of Job’s story is his willingness to be completely and totally helpless AND at the mercy of God. Job 1:22 “In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.”
Trust is certainly not something that comes easily or naturally once you’ve outgrown your parents comfort of trust and realize that no one else can love you as unconditionally. Let alone asking to trust someone you’ve only ever heard stories about. I’m thankful to my parents for raising us in church so we’d learn to trust God when life threw us lemons. It’s not always been easy but He has never failed!
Psalm 9:10 I’m even more grateful that God sent me a man who would patiently and carefully erase all the toxic relationships that I pursued which taught me that trust and unconditional love doesn’t even exist. My husband has restored my ability to trust and is teaching me to love me as unconditionally as I deserve.
Trusting God when all seems lost doesn’t come without a few moans and groans. During our most trying and painful seasons we find it difficult to understand how THIS is for the Glory of God. My advice is to take an inventory of your seasons and find a time when (although you couldn’t see it) God wasn’t there holding all the pieces together in his hands. James 1:12
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I’m sorry to hear. I had a miscarriage about 4 weeks ago. It’s truly a heartbreaking event. I’m still working through the pain but I am thankful that my weakness and broken-hearted was is causing me to reply on Him in a way I never have before.
Need this Bible study. The world is in shambles right now on top of all the personal problems we each have. I trust you lord
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Wow- it is amazing when what you need to hear just hits you out of no where.
I needed this. ❤️
Amen!
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I can sing a billion songs, shout so loud that my lungs get weak, loose my breath trying to explain – I can’t thank God enough
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Needed this ♥️
Needing to know God’s trusting now more than ever. Thankful for this study of truth!
I am so sorry. I prayed For you right now I lost my surprise baby over a year ago. I’m sorry your are going through that pain.
I like this. It makes me think of a parent-child relationship. I want my kid to question me and to understand the best that she can, so within that is room for her to ‘charge me with wrongs.’ In my desire to understand and better know God I will get things wrong, I will try to find a workable solution with the information that I have rather than trusting him. I agree that I will ultimately have more peace with Him than I will with my worldly answers.
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I posted a comment which I meant to reply to you. May God be with you through your times of trouble.❤️
I wanted you to know that you are not alone. I went through the same thing in February and was left absolutely devastated. But know that Gods plan for us is far greater than we could ever imagine. It is not easy, but you are not alone and I’m praying for you. I’m hoping for a miracle for you and your family but no matter the circumstance God is always with you. He loves you and your baby endlessly. <3
God answers prayers with either Yes, No not right now, or No I have something better ❤️
We just found out we are most likely losing our first baby before ever even getting to say hello. I am so thankful to God for His compassion and closeness to the broken-hearted
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and soul. Cursed is the man/women who puts his faith in man. Even those close to you will eventually break your heart. When trouble comes hand it to the Lord and let him deal with it.
During this season it has been difficult for me to not put my hope in Earthly kingdoms. May I trust that King Jesus is in control and in power.
Perfection is found through Jesus Christ!!
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Amen! He is walking with me as my heart is troubled. Blessed be his name!
Such a good reminder as I am walking into trials & challenges that even though hard times come…but God.
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As I focus on fairness, worldly justice, or especially what I deserve I am not focused on God. I am seeing more and more divisions created in my culture as individuals seek our own ends. Without a focus on the rock of God, his perspective above mine and his constant presence by my side, my mind spends its time fruitlessly worrying or trying to find a right answer to so many situations that without God are truly meaningless. Thank you for the reminder that I can simply turn to God and praise him, it seems absurd and meaningless to the world, but it is truth, comfort, and beauty. It is a privilege and it can solve so much as well as change my perspective and the way my mind works.
This is awesome
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“Then Job arose and tore his robe, shaved his head, fell to the ground and……. (wait for it) WORSHIPED.”
Wow. I needed this reminder today. My initial reaction would not be worship, I would be distraught and feeling self pity, etc.
Lord, may my response to the pain, grief and hurt of this world be to worship and get my eyes on you!
I choose to worship through the pain, worship through the confusion, worship through the grief. Because YOU are worthy. Amen
Such a beautiful reminder that even when we are not. Or the world is not. Or our surroundings are not – God is still good. God I always good.
This is amazing. I’m so glad to have read this today. Deep Revelation; God does things with an eternal perspective which we do not have. Therefore we ought to trust him and stay online with His perfect will.
Great reminder that even through our trials and tribulations, we serve a faithful God who will never leave our side :)
Our God is not a spiteful God. We are not punished with unfair things in life. He loves and leads us.
The Will of God will not lead you where the Grace of God cannot keep you – Prophets
I know I want things to be fair, but when I take the time to step back, I’m really glad that they’re not. I’m really glad that God doesn’t pour out His love and decide to bless us based on our works. The idea of fairness tricks me into believing that I actually had something to do with any of the blessings that I have in my life. It’s prideful and such a “me centered” way to live. But God loves and blesses us not because of who we are but because of who He is. And when I really stop to think about it, it’s so incredibly comforting bc God is constant and faithful when I’m faithless and a sinner.
I also think it’s incredibly small minded of myself to think of blessings as only material/earthly things (health, wealth, etc). But the biggest blessing is that God has given me a way out of my sin and death and into an abundant and eternal life.
I loved the idea that “fairness” is out the window. What happened to Job wasn’t “fair.” Jesus suffering and dying on the cross wasn’t “fair.” We are tested so we can grow stronger and God is there through ALL of the good and the bad. This was a great reminder to remember that God is looking way beyond our day to day lives.
Trusting the Lord has been a huge theme in mine and my husbands 1st year of marriage. COVID and 2 knee surgeries have been a huge stressor along with being in the process of trying to get admitted into medical school. Our minds have to be focused on the goodness of God through it all!
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The best reminder ✨
I always want things to be fair in my life and it’s so hard sometimes to think that God is not fair. He is loving and merciful.
This was such a great reminder. For when things in my life seem to be in destruction, God is not moving away from me, but towards me. God will no abandon me.
Thank you!!
Great reading this today. God is good at all times.
This was much needed! God is so good and faithful through all of our times!
I needed this reminder. Sometimes in times of turmoil I forget to submit to God and that, everyone suffers, that I am not alone in this. That God is there upholding me in ways I can’t comprehend.
God is good in all times of life. I’ve struggled so much with thinking that I’m doing good, or being good, so good things should be my reward. Humbling to be reminded that sometimes bad things happen without reason. God is in control.
Always helpful to be reminded that God is trustworthy even through our pain. When I’m honest, I fear Job’s lot. I fear losing my loved ones and my health. I fear the sadness of that. So the continued reminder that God is good is so necessary.
I needed this reminder today! These verses are so key to have memorized for times of trials that God is in control!
I absolutely love the commentary on deservedness. How easily and quickly we think we deserve good because we try to be good. God is loving, faithful, true and just in all things despite our fickle nature. Thank goodness! Grateful to serve a God who can be trusted in all things because He is steady and faithful.
When I’m going thru it I take a deep breath and say to myself, LORD I TRUST YOU, LORD I TRUST U, LORD I TRUST U..
Trust in God through all things. I needed this message this morning.
A great reminder to trust God especially in times like these
A great reminder that we are never alone.
Oh what a great reminder to trust in the lord no matter what circumstances
Great reminder
A great reminder during this time!
The perfect reminder right now
Praise God this is for free right now. An amazing message.
The word reminds us that various trials produce perseverance & in the most difficult times the lord is near & with us
We can trust HIM in all things at all times…
I love this and it is such a great reminder of God’s faithfulness and love for us!❤️
If we have known His goodness on the mountain top then we can trust Him to be good in the valley! I love this! Xx
schools been rough and this really calmed me down :)
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Trusting on Him through everything.
love this!
Trust God in all things
Great reminder
What a great and humbling reminder to trust in our God no matter the circumstances ❤️
❤️❤️ This really shakes my thinking and reminds me to continue to be steadfast in His will, but understand that life isn’t going to just be perfect because of that commitment. I have struggled with this almost all year. Thankful for this devotional this morning.
Totally agree ! It is such a difficult lesson and one all of us will continue to be faced with throughout our lives .But it’s calming to know God is with us and that our pain is not in vain
I’ve had this app forever and never really used it much. Tonight, preparing for another hurricane to strike my home, God knew I needed to read this and seek Him for comfort…
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Needed this for college
This was exactly what I needed tonight
Love this.
Beautifully written. Amazing reminder of God’s love and faithfulness ❤️
This was so timely. The turmoil rolling in my head all day yesterday was address here in a beautiful way. Thank you!
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It is so good to remember God is trustworthy!
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Yes, Amen!
“God gives and takes away with an eternal perspective that we don’t have.” I really like that quote from the devotional. It still begs the question of why, which is an eternally hard question that includes a certain element of mystery and God’s sovereignty, but it does remind is that God’s plan is bigger than our limited minds can understand.
Trusting in You God is what I need to do! Even in my hard times!
this was something i needed to be reminded of.. i have felt so lost lately
Job always amazes because despite everything going wrong in his life he still praised God. No matter how many times I read or hear a sermon about Job I am always reminded that no matter what is going on to always trust God.
Accurate timing. Amen.
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This was such a powerful reading, thank you❤️
Reminds me of that worship song that “I’ll give thanks to God when I don’t have enough because He’s more than enough, and He knows what I need.” And today I needed this. ♥️
How wonderful is our God
Amen! I needed this ❤️
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Loved this. I now understand that bad things may happen to good people; but God will take care of us as long as we trust and believe in him! Such a great moving word.
About two years ago, my family dealt with one thing after another. I had never experienced so much heart ache and loss in such a short amount of time. At first, I didn’t even think about going to God for guidance and comfort. I was so focused on being so mad and upset. With time and God being patient with me, I came around and have learned to trust in Him fully because He has a reason for absolutely everything.
Today has been a particularly trying day and everything seemed lost to me from the moment I got up. Trust doesn’t come easy because you are going on something you can’t see. You have to believe in it even when things seem at it’s worst that it will get better. Perfect reading for me today.
Trust God in the good times so you can learn to trust him in the bad times ❤️
Trusting him isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it comes with such peace. Grateful that God continues to show me how much he cares for me.
amen <3
Enjoyed the read.
This was just want I need this morning
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A reminder of God’s goodness, always. Praise the Lord.
psalms 9:10 is my favorite!!!❤️
Amazing read- definitely much needed ❤️
Amen!!!
Amen. Trusting God has been realatively easy for me all my life through hard things. But now I feel him telling me to break off a relationship cuz it’s not meant to be and it hurts so bad and I need to Trust God and see where he leads me but it’s gonna be so hard. Thank you though
I’m going through the exact same thing.
On September 9th my heart was broken in the passing of my sister. But the word of God continues to sustain me because it truly is alive and active. God is close to the broken-hearted therefore He is close to me, and anyone whose heart has been broken whether through death, or a broken relationship. I’m grateful for His word and His love.
I really needed to hear this tonight. Amen
Thank you Lord for letting me see this. You know just what I need when I need it! I always need to see Your word, Your truth. I am so blessed to be able to be building a relationship with You & to love You & Jesus Christ. Thank you for this opportunity to be blessed, saved, & renewed. Amen ❤️
A great reminder for everyday ❤️
I was a modern day Job I’ll trust my Lord Jesus, since the pain I’m facing it’s not a reason to stop loving
Thank you Jesus
Thank you God❤
I truly love God and all His people
I needed this today. I have been experiencing a lowness of spirit for the last week. We have had a lot of hard things happen and I have been weary. The story of Job helped put things into perspective for me. It helped me remember that even when things seem totally messed up, God is near us. He won’t ditch us in our pain.
I needed these reminders ❤️
These verses have been my go to for quite a while. My family has been plagued by drug abuse, domestic abuse, and mental health issues for as long as I can remember. Everything has reached a tipping point lately. Conversations this past week have left me feeling completely at a loss but I trust that God is working on it and He will work it all out. I have a bad habit of trying to fix things for everyone but this time, I feel like my hands are tied and I can’t fix anything. I have to truly trust God even though all seems lost right now. Only He knows how to fix this set of situations.
I love that all we have to do is ask God and he will teach us how to trust him. Lord teach me how to trust you!
I was sitting at a red light. I had just bought a new car. The light turned green, and I hit the gas pedal to take off. As I did, the vehicle stalled; I hit the stirring wheel with my hand and cursed the car. At that moment, I looked up, and an 18 wheeler ran the red light passing the exact place my vehicle would have been. I bowed my head and thanked God for sparing my life. I did not deserve His mercy, but he gave it freely. I am so grateful.
I’m going through a really bad breakup right now and have been struggling so much mentally. To the point of having a suicide plan. I’m trying my best to fully trust in God.
Emma, you are loved wholly and fully by Jesus Christ and your sisters in Christ like me who will be praying for you. Christ is your strength. Please let someone close to you know you’re hurting. I love you, Denise
God’s love is always around you. And remember, no one can love You More than Jesus Does.
Dear Lord, I pray for sweet Emma to have peace. Mend her hurting heart and draw her near to you. Help her to keep her eyes above the waves and on her gracious savior. Bless her today, remind her that her worth is in you, not a boy or any other mortal and temporary thing. Amen.
Emma I am so sorry to hear this. I am struggling in my relationship as well and i know how much it hurts. Thanks for being brave enough to share your pain. Praying for you
Emma, I’m so sorry to hear about this. Please know that you are fully known and fully loved by the Lord. He sees you in this time. He knows your hurts. Be filled with the peace that He loves you so much more than we can ever understand. You are beautiful, capable, and worthy. I’m praying for you!
Hang in there. Don’t give up. He sees you!!
You are loved. If you need help, the suicide hotline number is tel:+1-800-273-8255
It’s anonymous but they can talk to you or get you local help if you need it
What great passages and message for a time like we are in now.
I’m glad that even when we think we deserve a life free of pain and trials, the mercy of God is offered to those we think don’t deserve it! Praise be you oh Lord who make the sun comes out to the unjust, otherwise I will be destroyed.
With the Help of GOD we will remain in faith and have the strength to face our trails
I fully and completely trust you, Father God.
Gods sovereignty is just so incredible!
God is in control but he did not “punish” Job. He tested him with the confidence that Job would come through the testing. When we experience rough times it is not about punishment, it is about teaching. Just like when we discipline our children, it is not about punishing them , it is about teaching them to make the right choice next time.
Love this!!! Even though he lost everything, he still kept his faith and trust in the Lord! ❤️❤️❤️
I have a bad habit of asking God why me? Knowing that he punished Job even though he did everything “right” makes me feel a lot better & knowing that I have to pray during the good times and the bad instead of wallowing in my misery. Thank you, Jesus!
“It is because of God’s constant character that we can trust Him in all things, even suffering.” ❤
What really struck me was that even though Job lost so much and was grieving, he still worshiped God. What an example to us!
God gives and takes away but He is still in control!!
This really puts into perspective the idea that no matter what, God is in control. It doesn’t matter if we do everything perfect in society’s eye or if we do everything wrong, God can give and take away and we need to cast our worries upon Him.
I’ve been having trouble with being overwhelmed and sleeping I don’t usually have issue but being constantly bombarded by all the anger and sadness and uncertainty has taken its toll. This plan is so much what I need right now, remembering that even when I can not control anything letting go and giving my anxiety to Christ is the only thing I CAN do. Thank you for this!
I’ll be honest, this is the first time I’ve done a bible study or read a bible in months, maybe over a year. I love Jesus but I definitely haven’t been consistent in my walk. But I am grateful for this reminder that Jesus really is always good.
Getting Gods perspective in a difficult situation is so important, otherwise we can just get stuck in thinking that our lives are unfair, that we deserve better. God is fair, and God deserves our praise and devotion, no matter the circumstances.
Even when all Hope seems lost, I’m thankful we can still trust in the one that created us. Glory to Your name!
This was something really important that I often forget about! I always wonder why God would allow bad things to happen, especially to good people! We need to be reminded to be like Job in those dark times and know that The Lord is mightier that our struggles.
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I really needed this today. My father is dying of cancer and near the end. He has always been faithful, while I have struggled. James 1:12 is exactly what I needed to soothe my soul
Loved this!! Great reminders!
I really loved this it’s soothing to know He is always with me ❤️
I’ve accepted my fate and know the right words to put in my head but, I know God’s words will support all of my thoughts and turned them all in good interpretations. ❤️
Such a eye opener, bad things do happen to good people. It is all a test of Faith, a test of if we really know this world isn’t our home. Amazing.
Job’s story is so inspiring. Bad happens and he pulls off his clothes and worships God.
So needed these words and reminder that God is always with me and never forsakes me. It’s hard to understand sometimes why bad things happen to us. But we are called to praise him and trust him in all times of our life. He is greater then all the highs and lows and walks beside us through all of them. ❤️
I personally needed these words. I am in a weird space right now and to remember to trust in God is everything to me. Psalm 9:10, Deuteronomy 31:6 spoke to me. So grateful to receive this.
What great love God has for us. Even in our troubles he remains God and never leaves us nor forsakes us. Teach us to always trust in you Lord……
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Wow so inspired by God s word that no matter what happens he is with me
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Started this to try to rekindle my faith. It has seemed difficult lately to trust God with everything that has been shoved into my lap lately. I’ve been down for far too long and let myself blame Him for it. Reading this helped me remember that, even if I don’t understand what He is doing in my life, it is all for the good of myself.
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Such a good reminder of Gods goodness.
Thank you Father for loving and blessing us when we don’t deserve it. And thank you for being there for us when bad things happen as well.
This was a great way to minister to those who ask if God loves us why is all this happening (pandemic, race wars, and fires- I live in California) I struggle with postpartum anxiety and I am searching for any words I can get my hands on as a daily reminder to cast my cares on Jesus. It’s a struggle every day but I’m thankful for my baby and my family. We are very lucky and that is all thanks to the love of Jesus.
Totally agree, I am also in California with a newborn and am also struggling a bit with anxiety around everything going on in our world right now (hence why I’ve decided to join this great app :) ) – your words resonate a lot with me in reminding me that God does love us in the midst of our storms (both figuratively and literally).
Please pray for my 21 year old daughter Maggie. I am trusting God to send her friends and to send her the man He created for her soon! She is so lonely!
Lord you are a good father, compassionate, slow to anger & abounding in love. Remind me of your goodness specifically when I see no good in me.
Lord you are good and your mercy endures forever ❤️
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What a great reminder that sometimes we don’t understand why God let’s us be in certain situations or go through certain things. But I believe that all evil, sad, horrific and “unfair” things will be used for good and to Glorify the Lord.
Lord I pray you give me the strength and the peace to trust you at all times.
Trying to reconnect with God. Feels like I’ve lost track of Him and I need him more than ever. Hoping this plan helps lead me closer to Him. ❤️
Rejoice in the Lord in everything you do pray and talk to Him. The truth is God wants to be with us in everything He wants a relationship and wants us to draw near to Him in sorrow and pain and when things are going well. Seek the Lord and find Him rejoice in the Lord He is our comfort and strength .
God is faithful and has a bigger plan than your plan for yourself
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Put your trust in God I know it sounds ironic but do it fast part do a social media fast and . Spend time in his word and pray . Larger is powerful
Thank you for suggesting this. ❤️
If we’ve known God to be good in our joy we can trust him with our pain. So good. I started a new job constantly dealing with people’s pain and trying to point them to Jesus.
Thank you for putting it in this perspective. I am learning about God ❤️
I see a lot of myself if the passages of Job tonight. I feel like lately it’s been one hit after another after another during this pandemic. If something isn’t going on at the hospital, then it’s my personal life. If it isn’t my personal life, then it’s something in my community. If it’s not the community, then it’s something at work… It seems like the hits never stop coming during this pandemic, and I admire how Job could trust so much that when he received all the bad news, his first instinct was to pray and praise the LORD. I want that kind of response in my own heart and life.
I’m recovering from sickness and the lonely nights and long hours or feeling alone and helpless made me so anxious that now, I experience panic attacks of a relapse. Please pray with me to trust in God fully and for peace to live with no fear
Hey Evelyn! I experienced a situation much like this a year ago and I just wanted to say that you are so strong and the more you can lean into god the better during this time. It does get better and trust in his plan more than your anxiety. I’m praying for you ❤️ sending you so much love
I lost my mom to cancer( Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma) she managed to survive maybe 5-10 years without treatment. It all happened so fast she felt sick two months later she passed away. It was hard to see her suffer. While I know God was with her I was hoping He would heal her. He did when He took Her. He left me with peace and a broken heart. I have peace I know she’s with Him but I’m also hurt. I doubt at times I know I shouldn’t but it’s hard. But I’m trying I’d like to reply on Him and not my own strength or understanding. So I ask for prayer. Regardless I know He is still God and good and that His plans are greater and one day I will understand
I’m also praying for you. I lost both of my parents in a two year period, and both times I prayed so hard for them to survive their illnesses. I appreciate your perspective. “He did when He took Her”. Prayers for your continued healing.
Desperately dependent on you Lord!
this was so important to read. especially now in a situation where more of us than not feel alone because we are having to stay isolated. stay strong ladies. in Him, we are strong!
I’m struggling a bit to trust, I am lost. I lost my only child, my 19 year old son in a swimming accident on July 4th. Why did God take the one thing from me that meant everything to me? Sigh… I just don’t know that this will ever seem real. And then I lost my mom on August 6th . I guess reading about Job does make me feel less alone in this despair and hurt.
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know the pain you must feel as a parent, but trust that your son and mother are at peace with the Lord. They both fulfilled their purpose and earned their eternal rest, as fast as it may seem for your son and perhaps for your mother as well. But His timing is perfect and His will absolute. Trust that He will never give you something you cannot handle. He will never leave your side. I will pray for your peace and comfort and I hope in time you can focus on your gratitude instead of your pain… Four years and counting that I lost my beloved grandmother who was like a mother to me. One day at a time….
I really needed this today, my Mom is in hospice at the end of her beautiful life and I have lost 3 sisters, 1 brother-in-law and my husband in 2 years. I just keep telling myself everyone days are numbered and God does have the greatest plan and helps me get through each day.
When my mom passed away from cancer about two months ago. Her friend who had been sick as well with cancer passed away. When we were reading her texts with her, they said, “God has the day written when I will take my last breath”. Both women praying for each other but I think we all come to understand He’s got the final word. While it hurts us I know because I was like I know I’m not a child anymore , but I would have loved to have my mother here to see my kids and see me get married. Broke my heart but what broke me more was to see her suffer. But we don’t know why God does this all I know is one day I’ll know. But He needed them. He needed your sisters, husband, your brother in law. I wanted to say something because there is no words but His reminder we must have faith, and find comfort in Him and His word. I can not imagine what you must be feeling. Just know that as your sister in Christ I love you and I will be praying for you! You’ll be in my thoughts in prayers I was there two months ago with my mother. May God bless you and give you peace amen
Remember He never leaves you. I’m sorry if what I said is not comforting or helpful. But all I can do is pray and remind you of His love, peace and unfailing ways!
One one ever cared for me like Jesus ❤️
Needed this today.
So good to be reminded that his faithfulness is not dependent upon my performance ❤️
So true! Even in the painful times and difficult, God loves us and has not forsaken us even though we may be going through trials and tribulations
The last 5 years have been difficult. My husband left, my brother in law the patriarch of the family died unexpectedly during a large family getaway leaving my sister in-law with five kids. My faith has gone and have been trying to revive it without success. Starting to rebuild with day 1.
I pray you can have a softened heart and know the Love God has for you even though life truly is not fair! I will be praying for you and I love you! I’m so sorry for your losses!
Such good timing for me, I needed this reminder x
Recently divorced after 5 years of marriage and 2 small kids. Now, me and my kids are living with my parents and I’m having to start completely over. For the last couple of weeks I have been having such a hard time with how my life is and the pain my kids and I have go line through and within the last year I have lost my great grandma, my grandpa and then the divorce. It’s been really hard for me and my kids and this has spoken volumes to me. I so needed this today! ♥️
Robyn, you are so strong! Praying for you ❤️
When Job first heard of everything being stripped away from him, one hung after the other, his immediate response was to strip himself down in humility and worship. I’m praying for a heart like Jobs.
Truly needed to hear this today. For sure speaking straight to my soul.
This is such a reminder that when all is stripped away there is Jesus. Job had everything taken away but still chose to bless His name. We should live seated in this story daily.
The phrase that stood out “if God has been good with our joy, we can trust Him with our pain….He wont abandon us”. This brought my heart comfort.
Such a good reminder:)
love this. its so important to trust God through the whole process.. it can be easy to trust just in the beginning but if a difficult season lasts a little longer than normal we just want to give up, but God always has the perfect timeline in place. it’s just up to us to trust Him.
I felt a defeated today and wanted to turn and distract myself with social media, Netflix… really anything. Scrolled past this app and felt an urge to go on here instead. I’m closing my eyes tonight feeling wildly encouraged.
A deeply felt reminder of His way
If we’ve known Him to be good in our joy, we can trust Him in our pain. Love that! “Steadfast” stood out to me and I’ll be praying that over myself and family today.
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Wow. The truth about is not being able to earn blessing from God hit home. He is just good and chooses to bless his children.
LOVE THIS!!!!! It’s so amazing
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God will always use us to accomplish His will. At times, it is unclear- but it is always in His time. However, when bad things happen to good people, we seem to yell “unfair”.
That is the emotional human side, and in our limited vision.
We get through tough times by looking up.
I also meant to say that this year’s been crazy but I know God is in control and he’s with us all.
Last year was not a good year for me. I lost my aunt to cancer, and I was in a bad relationship. But God help me threw all of it and im just stay focused on him and rebuilding my relationship with him again.
After losing my son. I really need to know that I can trust The Lord. That everything is going to be okay.
Life has felt very hard lately.
I felt like a complete failure today and decided to come on here for a message of encouragement I love this thank you
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Trust is something we all deal with in our lives. Often times I put my trust in materialistic things because they are tangible, but those things will fail me. Trusting in God is something I will never regret for he will never fail me. Through the hard times when I cannot trust anyone, I will look to my savior in heaven who suffered much for my soul.
In this time of uncertainty I know one thing is for sure my God is faithful and he holds me in the palm of his hand! Thank you Jesus
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I want to be intentional about reading the word. I have prayed to God to reveal himself to me. I have this longing to know him in my heart truly.Lately, i have asked questions about the christian faith and and how the bible came into existence how true are the words in the bible.This has shift my faith in the word, yet in this emptiness i am telling myself there is a bigger force than me and he should be in control of my being, my existence,my life even before i was born. I am currently going through some hard time financially and i am overwhelmed by happenings and i long for guidance and direction from this super being. Please pray for my faith in Jesus.I want to know him more and i need his help through this hard time.Amen
This was so good ❤️
Trusting God has always been hard for me as it is so difficult for me to feel out of “control”. It became hardest when my baby was recently in the NICU with feeding issues. I had to really trust God to care for my little girl. He was faithful and healed her body. Trust will continue to be what I work on in my walk with Christ.
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Extremely amazing devotional
Woah! This was an amazing devotional!! (:
Good reminder something I’ve been needing to hear especially in a time of uncertainty fear and shaking faith blessed be the name of the Lord
such a great thing to here I struggle with being anxious about the future or just life in general this lets me know even if the future holds a storm that God is in the storm with me he won’t leave my side and that’s not something to be anxious about this brings me back to my favorite verse Isaiah 43 1-2 but this says the lord he who created you o Jacob he who formed you o Israel fear not for I have redeemed you I have called you by name you are mine when you come pass through deep waters I will be with with you and the rivers they shall not overwhelm you when you walk through fire you shall not be burned and the flame shall not consume you
Thank you for those verses! They give me such peace!
Amazing devotional!! Especially during these times we often find ourselves asking God why he would bring a pandemic upon us or why he would allow all of these people to die, but it’s not about that. As a world, we must renew our trust in God because he will always love us and provide us with the path that is best for us.
Thank you Lord! For bearing the cross and for being my refuge.
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i’ve been struggling to trust the Lord lately but this helped me realize that He is watching over me and He is always with me.
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Hi there! I feel a bit silly as I recently reconnected with my faith on a deep meaningful level so the bible is still new to me :-/
I feel like I need to get this thought off my chest.
Will the Lord always test our faith in such extreme measures?… I feel afraid to even say this out loud.
This was profound for me. I really needed this reminder of God’s unchanging and unconditional love for me. He does the battle for me and steps into the painful space to comfort me.
I really needed these passages tonight. I heard God speak directly to me through his word. Reminding me of who he has called me to be & validating his goodness & righteousness.
Thankful for this because my community and I are suffering from a good friend who’s been in a coma for over a month now. There have been times were I felt so alone in this suffering, but this was a good reminder that He is right there with me!
I needed this
I really need this devotional tonight. ♥️
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So very encouraging and a needed word for now
I am glad I found this app and this plan ❤️
Lord, let me have faith that trusts You no matter what is going on in my life
I’ve been struggling a ton with trusting in God lately. I’m dealing with infertility for the 2nd time and just feel so alone. My fears and anxieties have taken over and become truths in my thought processes. Thanks for putting this reading plan together. I just need to renew my trust in God.
Have faith… I have a friend that is in her 40s She and her husband has been dealing with infertility for a long time and had multiple miscarriages from pregnancies and have tried multiple ways to get pregnant. When I went to Israel last year I prayed for her especially when I was at Bethlehem. I was there for 2-3 weeks and the last day before I left she called me and told me that the 5th time they did IVF try was successful and God has blessed them with a baby girl last month. Trust in him, Isaiah 60:22
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Regardless of what we lose or how we suffer in life – we can’t lose our God, His love, His refugee. Knowing this drives away fear and is my ultimate source of comfort!
God is with us in all times. In times of trouble seek His refuge and He will be there. He will comfort and protect. His track record is impeccable. Every single trial and tribulation I have been thru I have been thru and I am still here. Only because of my faith in The Almighty. Amen.
a helper who is always found in times of trouble! This just pure GRACE. Thank you Lord.
To read God’s Word brings such peace and joy. Psalm 9:10 spoke to me.
Wow i really needed this. To have the heart and faith of job. God is good all the time
Graduating in a pandemic, watching friends suffer the loss of loved ones, friends leaving and moving away and feeling the toll of our broken injustice world have weighed me down the past few months. This is just what I needed. Thank you She Reads Truth.
Lord I want to be able to praise you at ALL times
Though I’m not currently experiencing tremendous struggle, I’m always worried about the next big awful thing that has yet to happen. But reading this reminds me that whatever will come will come regardless of my own doing, and God has already promised to stay with me through it all. For that, I praise him and cling to him.
Thank you God. Blessed be your name.
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No matter the earthly possessions or the things off his world, God doesn’t forsake the ones who seek him. This is a reminder for me for when I feel like God doesn’t grant my requests in the time I wish for him to. I have to trust His plan and timing for my life.
I think that especially now instead of the why God, we definitely need to look to him to to see how to get through these times.
I absolutely love that Job’s response to losing everything was to worship. Oh, to have that heart for God.
I needed the reminder that we don’t deserve blessings, we can’t earn them, and things aren’t alway fair…BUT God is always with us, to comfort us and be our strength. He doesn’t guarantee an easy path, but He guaranteed to walk it with me!
I love the reminder that God is faithful, even when it seems as though the world is crumbling. This is a good encouragement to me about a few things, job change or not, God is good. Health or not, God is good, difficult person or not, God is good.
This word teaches a lot to young teenage girls like me that often think “why God” instead of “how can i get through this God”, thank you very much God.
Thank you Father for your goodness and merciful love.
Thank you God for the reminder that you are with us no matter what. Even though we would have it another way, we accept bad things happen to us and in this world because of sin, but you are there with us helping us from darkness to light. Help us God to lean on the instructions of your word and your son Jesus to guide every step we take one day at a time.
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I definitely needed this reminder that we all go through suffering. It is not only because we are human but because we are God’s children. Suffering brings us closer to Him. He never gives us nothing we can’t handle.
My family has been hit with Covid, and while most of us are healthy now, my grandpa is struggling in the hospital, and the rest of us are lonely in isolation from each other. It would be easy to let anger and sadness overrule my emotions right now, but I’m trying to forgive and hold fast to the truth that God does not abandon his children. Praise Him for the kindness He shows us everyday.
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I’m grateful that God is always near even in the darkest of times. ✝️
Through love and miss, my trust in Him must remain strong. ❤️
I was touched by the fact that in our pain, God moves to us and steps into our pain for us. I have never seen a time when the entire world is living in suffering like it is now. I pray for those who don’t know Him and are in this alone.
God gives and God takes… this is a reminder that I am not in control and nothing belongs to me
God is God & he is good at being God. There have been a lot of things coming up & although it feels like this is “it”, I know He is good & if he is good in my joy, he will be good in my pain. I love the Lord I serve & honor. I pray I suffer “well” in the arms of Jesus.
I pray that the Lord gives me the ability to trust in Him the way Job did.
God is God and God is good through every and any thing. Today’s text served as a reminder to draw even closer to God in times of trial, stress, and grief. My immediate response should be that of worship, trusting that God is still working all things for good for those that love Him.
I will praise you in the storm, God.
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God I will always remember to praise you on the mountain top and in the valley.
I think it is important to note how if we feel connected to god in the good times we must do the same when things get hard. All those emotions and experiences lead back to him and his plan.
This gave me comfort and assurance.
After losing a baby last year and complaining how “unfair” it was to lose a baby that I wanted. I can’t help but think I did something wrong. It is encouraging in a weird way to know that bad things happen and it doesn’t mean I did anything wrong.
Going off to college has really challenged me to have to trust God when everything I know gets ripped from me. I’m learning to trust that He will bring friends and mentors and teachers into my life to help me when I struggle. It’s hard though because my first semester I really felt abandoned, so as I go into my second semester this passage is a really good reminder that He never abandons is especially in out struggles.
Hi Valerie! I am now a junior in college and I went through something fairly similar to you within my first semester. I just want to encourage you that you are there for a reason, you are loved, and you are created for a time like this. I went through a really rough first semester, my only companion was God. I spent time in the Word like I never had before, and eventually, I found people who also had a passion for the Word. One is now my fiancé. I pray that you will continue to stay strong I’m your faith, and that even though hardships may come, you will persevere in knowing God’s truth. Let God be your rock before all other people, and then I pray that he will bless you with the people that can continue to encourage your faith!
What amazed me and blew my mind was how Job immediately worshipped God after hearing all that horrific news. I can’t imagine having that kind of faith, but I pray God gives me that strength.
Even after a move, when my community is now in a different state (and seems “lost”), God can be trusted. To bring new friendships, to instill peace, and to provide for what I need. The story ends up well for Job, but even if it hadn’t, God can still be trusted.
Yes! I am in the same place. This was refreshing to me because my husband is in the Air Force and we just had our first move since we’ve been married. I’ve never lived far from family and we just had a baby 7 weeks ago, and I don’t know a soul here. I am homesick and crave community, and Covid is making it hard to make friends here. But this was the truth and reminder I needed this morning that I need to seek refuge in the Lord and he will provide community for me!
“Bad things happen to good people” isn’t exactly correct. There are NO good. ALL HAVE FALLEN. And when we do wrong, it isn’t always through no fault of our own….we sin. We are filthy with sin in the eyes of God. And yet he died for us. THAT is what we need to hold onto.
“Bad things happen to good people”
What really struck was that although bad things happen it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong! Needed to hear this!
Job suffered “well “
Job suffered “well”.
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Just what I needed to read today. Last night I hit a wall of doubting and fearing the future. Trying to lean into God and trusting Him more.
Oh how I needed this.
Needed this!
Thank you for this! I struggle with my daughter’s father regularly in the midst of recovering from a debilitating injury. I need to trust in Him that God is with me. One day I will recover and I only pray to coparent for the best of my child! Lord take my anger, my worries, frustrations that the chronic pain and the emotional pain will eventually go away. I trust He has a plan for me. I pray for everyone to be safe and healthy!
Love this. It’s a real reminder that we cannot earn his favor it is given. And we are not promised no pain.
This was amazing!!!! I actually understand this. I have been having such a hard time understanding but this was great
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This was a beautiful first day. I’m going to the doctor today to see if I am miscarrying and this is what I needed to see this morning. God is Jehovah-Rapha.
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Also, I loved that Job’s first response was to Worship!
Remain steadfast and pray with unwavering faith!
All I can do is to trust in the Lord.
i often ask my self why bad things happen to good people. this has helped me realize that God puts things in our life to cause us pain to show us how much he loves us and how far he goes to help us in those times. thanks so much for this!
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Needed this today.
Thank you for this reading plan. I’m new to SRT and decided to start with this plan and day 1 for me was just what I needed. Praise be to God and his faithfulness. ♥️
Amen! He is such a good God! This was such a blessing to me. I was really struggling today.
This is such a good text, I have the same thing in my quite time ❣
Thank you for this!
I so need this right now. My daughter’s 22 year old boyfriend passed away March 29th. She and I found him and she performed cpr (we are awaiting the autopsy but it’s believed to be cardiac related). These two met at Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Virginia Tech and planned to marry after she completed pharmacy school. He was a civil engineer. Some days it’s not easy to praise God as we suffer the loss of David. He was an only child and I worry so for his parents. I pray fervently that we will some day feel less sorrow and sadness.
Amy I am so beyond sorry for your family and his family’s loss. It’s so hard to understand why these things happen. I believe the Lord is faithful, though, even when we cannot comprehend. I will keep you all in my prayers!
Wow! That’s all I can say. I needed this reading today and to know that even when we have things taken from us it is okay because we know God loves us he does not change because it’s for enteral love that we do not have. God is Good.
How can you walk away from reading a story about a good man experiencing hardship? ONLY in a place where the love of the Father is so evident? Through it all, He’s STILL good.
This is such good Word. Grandmother starting chemo for cancer treatment on Wednesday…we are unsure of what’s coming down the road and I have been feeling so discouraged lately. This was a great reminder of God’s love for us and that he is always with us. ❤️
I pray that your grandmother does well during her chemotherapy. May the Lord bless and keep your family.
My dad just went through a course of chemotherapy and my mother-in-law is currently working through a terminal cancer diagnosis. It can feel really rocky and scary, but I have to speak to the faithfulness of God through the suffering – we have all (including dad and mother-in-law) really experienced that inexplicable peace and strength from the Lord. I pray you and your family know and experience that too ❤️
There is an odd sense of peace knowing that no matter what we do, good or bad, we cannot earn God’s love, it is already there. Trails will happen to us no matter what, but God will not forsake us.
These are hard times, are like never before in my lifetime. The one thing in my life that has never changed is God. His Word has not changed with the times, it has remained true, alive and active and powerful. I want to trust in the Lord completely.
Amen! I give all the glory to God! I needed this. I will trust him in the hardest times bc in easier times he has always made a way.
Wow. Trust is such a hard thing to do that even the Disciples forgot Jesus’ ability to provide. After seeing Him preform the miracles to feed the thousands TWICE, they still misinterpreted his ability. Matt. 16:8-12. It’s crazy how God’s goodness is greater than our understanding and far better than our ability to comprehend when it comes to grace, and not only life here on earth but also Life eternal. I need to TRUST, much much more!!
Needed this reminder!❤️
Now, more than ever, I need to learn to trust the Lord with and through everything. Everyday it is more and more evident there is a major spiritual battle going on and the more I trust Him, the easier these battles are going to be!
Well said!!
I feel like everything in my life is just caving in on me and this was such a sweet reminder ! Job literally lost EVERYTHING! I have sooooo much and yet i sometimes can only focus on the negative and what is going wrong. What a perspective shift. He continues to praise God in the midst of his hardest and deepest pain
Knowing that God will never leave nor forsake me and that He would never lead me astray gives me all the more reason to just trust in Him.
I am truly living my version of Job’s loss and this blessed me so much tonight! In the last 6 months I have lost, my grandpa, aunt, my dad, in the most tragic way I front of me and my kids, and today we just lost my father in law. And so many more other seemingly small battles. Life is hard, but I am so thankful for how near the Lord has been I can see his hand at work even in the tragedy!
Thank you for sharing this. I have been completely lost right now. I am not even sure if i could go back. But i know God is near to our brokenness.
Chloe, I also came to this study after a breakdown into floods of tears at 1 o’clock in the morning. My husband left me out of the blue over a year ago, turns out he was having an affair resulting in a baby. After many lies and manipulation to make me feel as though it had been my fault, rather than just admit the truth, God provided me with the facts through other people. Some times it just hits me and I feel so alone. But I know that I have a God who I can trust, even though I may not always feel it. A God who will never abandon. And it is so striking to me that in the midst of all of Job’s suffering and pain he is able to say: ‘Blessed be the name of the Lord’ and did ‘not blame God for anything’. I don’t blame God in any way for my circumstances, but I know I need to trust in His goodness more than trying to understand why they happened.
Wonderful
Amen!❤️
I read this at 1:30 ish am toward the end of a breakdown of just random sadness that overwhelmed me and my thoughts. This lesson helped me to understand and be calm about my pain and that God is with me through it. I am lucky to call Him my father. ❤️
Wylie your poem spoke truth to me this morning . Great awesome reminder who God is !
Thank you for this humbling lesson
Stumble on this lesson today. We just finished our first round of IVF that didn’t take. Really helpful to hear words like this and encouragement like Rachel’s in the midst of uncertainty and doubt around infertility.
Wylie, you are already a youth minister – you have the gift of sharing God’s truth in an easily relatable way. This current “crisis” and all the ones yet to come will build on your good foundation to make you a beautiful monument pointing others to God.
Hannah Lynn—
I felt led to share part of my story with you, and I pray it encourages you.
After struggling through years of infertility, I type this message with my adopted baby boy sleeping on my chest. God radically changed my heart from one of trying to control something I couldn’t, to one of submission and trust in His provision and faithfulness.
The waiting is so, so hard. Whether you’ve been waiting for one month, or 5 years, it’s hard. When your heart yearns for a child, ANY amount of waiting is hard.
God used the pain of infertility to reveal His goodness and faithfulness in a whole new way.
I pray that the Lord blesses you with a child and that He will provide extra comfort and peace to you in the waiting❤️.
I need this so much today! My heart has been so heavy with fear, doubt and worry. I feel so at peace after praying and reflecting over these passages!! Thank you so much for you will have no idea how much God spoke through you in this lesson!
Before the corona virus, I had a really good starting point for a life full of faith. I even wrote a poem called God Is.
God is the sunshine in a storm
God is the strength when you are weak
God is the sweet when life is bitter
God is the love in the midst of hate
God is the friend when you are lonely
God is the color in a black and white world
God is the truth in a life full of lies
God is the simple when life is complex
God is the worth when life feels worthless
God is the courage when you are afraid
God is the peace when you’re at war
God is the warmth when you get cold
God is the fullness when you’re hungry
God is the day in the dark of night
God is the good triumphing over evil
God is the life when all else is dead
God is the light in the darkness
Now, with all the virus stuff happening, I feel that I am falling away from God. My good friend that is a youth pastor suggested this app and this is my first day. There are tears streaming down my face at how good God is. He will protect!
P. S. I am twelve and want to be a youth minister when I grow up.
Beautiful poem! Keep journaling those prayers, thoughts, and truths. Remember that even when we are faithless, God remains faithful. It’s in His very nature and He cannot contradict Himself! :) He won’t ever leave you. Much love to you.
Welcome, Wylie! I am there with you on my life before COVID-19 going pretty well. And it has shaken a lot of what I built my life on. This community has helped me through this past season and I hope it’ll help you!!
Thank you so much for this sharing
It has really opened my eyes to see God’s faithfulness even in trials and tribulations and I see clearly now that bad things do not come from God but from the enemy.
Thank you and God bless you ❤️
Got into a car accident today, really needed this…
I hope you are ok! ✝️
so happy you’re okay! ❤️ may God use it to build you!
This was a good reminder and something that my husband and I tell our daughters who are 17, 14 & 8………all because we are followers of Jesus Christ, does not mean we are exempt from bad things happening to us. We have to put our truth, hope and faith fully to the Lord each and everyday. Draw near to Him in the good and bad times. Amen!
I really needed this reminder today!❤️
Amen
May your trust in the Lord always be unwavering, even at the toughest of times. He will be there for those who are faithful to him in times of trouble. Bad things happen to “good” people, but we are never alone. God loves us through it all. Amen.
I believe but do I first thing fall to my face and praise believe!?! Job’s response was learned in the trenches. Our God stands for us, with us ALWAYS! Amen
Amen
I totally needed to hear this this morning!
I so needed this reminder today. The Lord is so faithful ❤️
Amen
Amen.
Thank you, LORD.
Comforting for anyone going through a trial.
Reading through everyone’s comments is so comforting, heart breaking and eye opening all at once. It’s amazing how although our journeys differ we are all on the same path really, it is so comforting to realise how many of us are seeking God together. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reminding each other we are not alone.
Thank you Lord for this blessing
I believe strongly in God having an eternal perspective that we do not have… that helps. But man, I wish I was more like Job. It’s so hard not to question God and wonder why My hardships always feel like they outweigh the blessings.
Single mom and solo-preneur life is hard and lonely. I’m working hard at putting God back in a focal point.
I am 15 years old and I have been feeling lonely inside and I’ve already been through this a while ago and I feel it starting again and it scares me. I am here to find peace with God. My parents are pastors and I have been in church my whole life and I’ve always known God but now I don’t only want to know of him I want to feel him and get closer to him.
He is always with you, no matter what. He sees you and wants you to know Him in ever way. You can always know He wants time with you as His precious daughter!
Esther,
I was a pastor’s daughter just like you and when I was 15 God began to stir in my heart about having my own faith, not just the faith of my parents. It was at that time I decided to really read the Bible. That is how I have come to know and love Him. And that is why I am 42 with four children of my own, and I pray for them to do what you are doing, listen to God when He calls you. I will pray that you continue to go where He shows you.
I know at least a little bit of what you’re going through Esther. I also grew up going to church but at times have felt lonely. But God is always with you whether you feel Him or not and He knows that you want to get closer to Him! Praying for you Esther!
Dearest Esther, though you may feel lonely – you are never alone. I’ve prayed for you, that you will know and feel the presence of God through His Holy Spirit. That your lonely soul will experience the knowledge of God as you seek Him through His word and in just trusting He is always there to talk to. When I was your age I lived in northern Wisconsin and I would walk and walk in the woods and pour my heart out to God. I was desperate for so many things and told God all about my frustrations and questions. He promises we will find Him when we seek Him with our whole heart. Good for you!!! Tell Him how lonely you are, tell Him all your concerns, fears, angers, and even hopes! He was my best friend then and He remains my go to BFF even to this day. He is a faithful friend and confident and His advice is faultless and He is truth itself. You can never go wrong with The Lord. ♥️. Much love fifteen year old Esther. I am confident when we hear of you – it will be of a woman with great courage and great faith who sought the Lord with her whole heart and together you changed the world, one moment at a time.
Dear Esther,
I am 14 years old. My parents are not pastors, so I can’t relate on that part, but I can relate on other things. I want to tell you something that I have to tell me brother and myself all the time.
You are never alone. Never. When you are out in the woods, you aren’t alone. When you are awake in the middle of the night, you are not alone. When you are driving on a road trip across the country, you are not alone
I grew up in church also. But now I say I wasn’t a christian until I was 13. I felt the same way you do. I will pray for you.
❤️❤️❤️❤️✝️✝️
When i was 15 too i was in a dark path, but putting your trust in the Lord will guide you to a lighter path and show you that even in your most lonely moments, God is always there with you no matter what!!
I know that I mention his sermons a lot, but Tim Keller is doing a series on suffering and pain. You can find him at http://www.gospelinlife.com I believe. I just listen to his podcasts on my phone. I have seen videos on YouTube too. This is one that isn’t from the new series, but is about facing trouble: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000475053332
There are so many good messages to choose from. I have found that I actually want to go back and listen again.
Yes, Peighton! Stay with Him! Follow Him. He loves you and is faithful. Following God and knowing and loving Jesus is the best decision you can make in this life and for eternity.
I was rereading the devotional above and how Lisa mentioned Jesus knowing about suffering. I heard a podcast where Tim Keller is trying to explain just how bad that suffering was: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000470775027
We can’t really fathom all Jesus went through to give us eternal life, forgiveness, and access to the Throne Room when we pray. Amazing! I want to be in awe of Jesus each day and never take His sacrifice lightly. I want to be moved by this every time!
I’m only 13 years old. I really want to get close with God. Now I know, i can go to him for anything because i know i can trust him.
yes you can!!! He’s always there for you no matter what!
You can do it!
I am 14.
I need this message so much! We are going through our first high fever/ sickness with our 10 month old son and I am feeling so helpless right now!
You’ve got this mama! Mom of an almost 1 year old here. I remember feeling worried about my sons first sickness, too! I hated just waiting it out. I prayed and was reminded of the brilliant bodies that God designed for us. Try to trust the fever and the amazing work his activated immune system is doing to kick that bug out (also, we used warming/wet socks and it helped support our sons body and bring down the fever- just an idea if you haven’t heard of it before). Snuggle your son. Trust God and his workmanship! You can do this!!
❤️✨
Thank you, lord for being so comforting throughout times of suffering and joy. I believe consistency is something that is very important and we all need to continue to pray and strengthen our relationship with him regardless of our circumstances ❤️
Dearest Angie, I’m so happy your friend shared this site with you this morning! What a blessing! I have 2 children who have developmental disabilities. When they were ten, I was praying to outlive them too. (The semi-good news on that is most people born affected by alcohol only live about 34 years because their bodies begin to break down. The central nervous system is over taxed and can’t take much more. Sadly, that would mean our daughter is about half way through her life!) We adopted our children from Russia in 2004. I could tell right away, our daughter had fetal alcohol syndrome. She has many other diagnoses but that’s the main one. I am certain our son was also alcohol exposed too but his main diagnosis is autism.
Neither is capable of living on their own. Both are passing high school and I teach them basic life skills, but they do not remember things. More than 2 steps, we need to follow them and remind them. They are good helping buy food at the store but both only think of today. I tell them, we need to think about tomorrow and the next day. They don’t understand. Can’t we come to the store every day? Yes, but it is a waste of time. If you have the time, and we are not told to stay home, you may go to the store daily.
It has been a long 16 years of work, doctor appointments, teaching at home, teaching teachers about their differences, teaching friends their differences, losing many friends, being totally friendless for a long time, gaining new friends near & far through local support groups and Facebook support groups. We have a tiny group who understand our differences.
Job is good, yet lost everything. We aren’t nearly as good as Job. We didn’t lose THINGS, we lost our friend group, and some family who cannot understand why our kids are different. God is good. He has sent good friends, good helpers, people who care & help. In different times of life, we change our needs, so God has changed our helpers. Now I’m looking for people to help me learn how to help our daughter be an adult. I need to get her into rehab services so she can learn a trade. Our son wants to go to school to learn how to work on very high end cars. Living near Detroit makes that a bit easier. We don’t know what our daughter wants to do! She has no ideas. She likes to watch kids videos, cute tiktok videos and weed our garden. She has no other interests.
I’ll pray for you & your daughter as I pray for mine. We both have roads most others do not have. You’ll be in the prayers too, Angie. You need strength to keep going. God knows that & cares.
Pray for my marriage. I know that although it may seem a mess, my God can turn a mess into a message and fix my marriage. I know I can’t focus on what I see because we walk by faith, not by sight. But at times it’s really hard. But God is faithful and he will make a way. Amen.
I am praying over both of our marriages. This test is only the beginning of our TESTimony! He is a good God who will use us for greatness! Keep pushing forward and walk by faith. It is hard but we do not walk this road alone! I am praying for you!
I will pray over all three of our marriages. I pray He turns them all into a message for Him!
Praying for you all
Praying for you and your husband Suhail. I’ve been married for 37 years and can assure you that it is worth slogging through the hard times. When you do, your endurance and strength grow. I recently read Glenna Marshall’s The Promise is His Presence (SO good!) and she said “Dry spells are for perseverance”. It’s simple but wise — the only way we can learn perseverance is to simply endure something hard. But only then can you “let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:4). Lacking nothing. Nothing. Endurance is a lonely road but it leads to a beautiful place. Stay the course.
grateful for His goodness and kindness, even in the days were it seems lost. He never fails.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
This just a one week study in between those two. It is only online and no guide book.
I wasn’t expecting to be taught this today, but God brought me to tears over a great fear in my heart….
We have a fairly severely handicapped daughter that for now, is merely 10, and she is an only child.
My deepest of struggles is being fearful of her future once we are gone. You see, I use to survey nursing homes and have seen some horrific things for those who are not mobile, who can’t do anything for themselves, who are completely dependent on others, who are Nonverbral … and my fear is this will be her fate once my husband and I have left this Earth.
I so clearly heard how Jesus KNEW his horrible fate. The pain, the suffering … how he would endure this even though blameless.
I often find myself asking God to please allow me to out-live our daughter so I can take care of her … always. Ensure her health and safety. I don’t feel wrong in asking those things, but today I was reminded that God will never leave our daughter. That HE can and will provide for her in ways I may never see or understand. That none of us, even if righteous or blameless (because our daughter is so pure and innocent and OF COURSE never DESERVED this life she’s been given), but even if “perfect” in spirit and blameless … still … like Job … like Jesus … bad things can, and often will, happen. None of us can escape it.
Such a heavy heart this morning, but yet feel encouraged at the same time.
My friend just shared this site with me this morning. I’m looking forward to following along each day.
Thanks for this reading. It really touched my heart and strengthened me. Praise God.
Thank you Lord for being so comforting.
God is so faithful. I appreciate Him so so much! Lately, life has been very hard emotionally .
With all the pain & suffering of this world right now I was beyond encouraged by this. Thank you Heavenly Father for your faithfulness and unending love.
It’s crazy how whenever I am going through a ton of physical and mental pain, the Lord points me to the book of Job. The first chapter in itself has taught me so many lessons. God is so good! I asked him to remind me and to teach me how to trust and love him and behold this devo as well as another about how to love God (and others).
So much truth spoken in these verses. No matter how faithful, God can still bring suffering to us. Now our it is up to us in how we are going to react and listen to how God is going to bless us regardless. God is always there and ready for us to trust. The question is, will we listen?
Oh how I wish I was more like Job.. I struggle so hard in staying faithful when things don’t exactly play out how I expect them to.. it’s so easy to get wrapped up in all the bad and so hard to praise Him in the storms too.
Hi Haley! You’re not alone in that feeling! It’s so hard for me to take a second and look at this world and just wonder how we got here. Why is there so much hatred? So much pain? Where is God in all of it? It hurts my heart but then I take time to pause and go back to the Word and I’m working on shifting my mindset to be reminded that he’s just and faithful even in the crazy.
Indeed God is always there no matter how high or low the tides are.
This brings me so much comfort.
Very uplifting to remember God has His hand in all things. We can go to Him for comfort and peace ❤️
God throws fairness out the window! We need to trust & lean on Him in the joys & in the suffering.
This devotional comforts me because it reminds me that just because I’m suffering it doesn’t mean that I am a worse person or that God loves me less. Suffering is a part of this life, and usually it brings us closer to God and His love and redemption.
Amen!
Wonderful devotion ♥️
Through it all, he is truly and mighty faithful to us!
I’m encouraged
I enjoyed this! In all his struggle Job not once blamed God, instead he praised God more
Just what I needed to hear today. Thank you ❤
I know it’s not any of my business, but I’d love to hear more about your stories. I was estranged from my family for about ten years and am trying to reconcile. You can email me: jenmsweg@gmail.com
Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness especially through suffering!
Blessed be the name of the Lord who never leaves us nor forsakes us, but goes with us to the valleys of death &
Blessed be the name of the Lord who never leaves us nor forsakes us, but goes with us to the valley of death, even leaving His rights as a King behind, to suffer in place of us first.
Thanks for this reading this morning and all the scripture references. It is always good to be reminded of the Lord’s enduring presence with us through the challenges of our lives. He is Faithful and Good to us. His heart towards us is tender as He sympathizes with our weaknesses. He completely gets us, yet stays near. How can I not praise Him for this depth of love.
God sees, He knows and He heard. His plans are always better even when I can’t see it. The song Waymaker has the lines Even when I don’t feel it your moving. Even when I don’t see it your moving. It has helped me remember He sees and never stops working/moving.
I’m surprised they didn’t include psalms 9:9
God is good even in the midst of sorrow. I lift up my eyes and where does my help come from it comes from the maker of heaven and earth. I find that when I am going through challenges I turn to Jesus and focus and worship in him and he helps me to see things from a different perspective and lifts me up to see from eternity’s perspective. Praise him when you have the burden of heaviness and are going through trials praise him for he alone is worthy of our praise and had gone before . He is aquatinted with suffering for he suffered for us that we might know him
God gives and God takes away, blessed be the Name of the Lord. Maybe the hardest lesson/trial we will ever face. Will we choose to say Blessed be the Named of the Lord?
Still praying for a daughter not seen or talked to in 11 years. But I will choose to say, Blessed be the Name of my Lord!
I hear you Jennifer. My daughter, is 24 and won’t talk to me or family members also…In this time I have clung tightly to Gods never ending faithfulness. And holding on to the fact that Gods story isn’t done.
Yes and Amen! I love the song By Steven Curtis Chapman, “Glorious Unfolding” ……
Lay your head down tonight
Take a rest from the fight
Don’t try to figure it out
Just listen to what i’m whispering to your heart
‘Cause I know this is not
Anything like you thought
The story of your life was gonna be
And it feels like the end has started closing in on you
But it’s just not true
There’s so much of the story that’s still yet to unfold
And this is going to be a glorious unfolding
Just you wait and see and you will be amazed
You’ve just got to believe the story is so far from over
So hold on to every promise god has made to us
And watch this glorious unfolding
Jesus is my hope!! With Hod nothing is impossible! We can cling to
The hope that the story is far from being over!!!
Pray for my grandfather who thinks that everything bad happening in his life, including loosing his own son is a punishment from God. That he will experience God’s grace and goodness over His life, despite every trial he has experienced.
I will pray for your grandfather to know the kindness and goodness of the Lord
Our God gives and takes away.
God is THE Good Shepherd and we can trust His plans without knowing them ourselves, and know that He is doing what needs to be done, in both good times and hard times.
I was diagnosed with COVID this weekend. It has been so hard physically and spiritually. This really encouraged me and reminded me God is still in control and He is still good!
It is well with you ijn. You’re healed ijn
Amen!
Praying for you. That you will know that God walks with you always.
Yes! Amen! Thank you!
Sandy
Are you taking large doses of vitamin c and d also I herd a nebulizer with distilled salt water that you breath in helps praying for you
Been taking zinc and vitamin C. I will look into that! Thank you!!!!
God has the ability to take away and to give so many things. It is always important to remember that we will go through hard shop but we must always know that god will forever and always be in our corner. He will love us through the good and bad or crazy and sad. Overall god wants you to stand up to your problems and fight them head on. Always remember that Hod is your secret weapon and he can help guide you through anything!!!
If you want a good song look up unshakable love
Oddly enough, the reminder that we all walk through painful experiences is a reminder for me not to fear. We will all face tough times, and my focus shouldn’t be solely on avoiding hard things or painful things- my focus should be on growing closer to God who will be WITH me when things get hard.
Things and situations might not make sense in the moment but one day they will be so clear why God has planned them into our amazing plan. God will never abandon us but he will walk every step of the way with us x
I think this was a perfect devotion for what a lot of us are facing today. My commentary on the passage from Job said “Job’s faith leads him to see the sovereign God’s hand at work, and that gives him repose EVEN IN THE FACE OF CALAMITY.” we, too, can be like Job because “for you, lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10
God gives and takes away. That really reminds me that all things are under gods control. He is the one with the bird eye view but he also is with me through it all.
Thank you for this reading plan. At this time it is comforting to be reminded as I am repeatedly, that God loves me, has a plan for me, and I need to keep trusting in Him keep my faith recharged in the word and be ready to see His works unfold.
I’ve experienced a lot in my young life. A chronic very pain health condition being extremely difficult. But it has taught me that God is good. Even if God doesn’t heal me till I leave this Earth, I know He is good. I don’t need to understand, because He is good and I can trust Him, and that is all I need to know, period. I’m very excited for this study!
Excited for this study and growing to trust Him more. Loved the part about how the same God that leaves the 99 just for the 1, is the same God that gives and takes away. Because He has an eternal perspective that we do not, we can trust Him
This really stood out to me too. I love the way she worded that — Really hit home.
Job has always been a comfort to me. Things happen in our lives that are simply beyond our control no matter how “good” we are. But God uses all things for the good of those who love him.
Absolutely amazing devotion
Needed to read this comfort today. Thank you for the amazing words and reminder that God is with us through it all, the joys and the tribulations.
Life is not fair, and some things that happen make no sense, especially while they are happening. God wants me to endure, do good, be grateful and trust him. He has a plan. All will be well ❤️. Praying for everyone here.
I have recently been through some tough times from losing my dog, my godmother, and my relationship with my best friend to losing my final performance and graduation ceremony for my undergrad due to Covid-19. It has been really hard but I have found that through these Bible studies, I am keeping a journal of passages that speak to me and bring me comfort. I know that I by no means have it the worst, but I also know that God is with me through my suffering, and that my suffering is not a targeted punishment.
Thank you Karen Adams, that is so interesting that we got the same words from God. I’m usually one to take action and I’ve been feeling bad and guilty lately like I haven’t cared enough or done enough. But I know that’s all in my head and the enemy trying to bring me down. I can still make a difference and what I do does matter, it might just not be in the way the mainstream world chooses to do it. Same goes for you too. We all matter.
Thank you Churchmouse, I will be working on my default response… Great thoughts to reflect on.
Praying for you, Jeannie. My heart goes out to you because I have asthma as well and we are required to wear masks everywhere in public, except for outdoors and while exercising. I’ve seen people who don’t follow the guidelines from our state or the stores that they’re in, and to be honest I have initially gotten upset internally over it (like if I have to wear a mask with my condition they should too) but then I realize I may not know the whole story. So I have learned to extend grace and have love for people instead of expecting things to be a certain way. I hope your pastor can address this somehow, have you confided in him about this since he’s the one who allowed it?
Praying for you Karen Johansen.
Mary K., yes I agree… Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Our good works will bring us nothing. I feel it goes hand in hand with the Ecclesiastes reading we just had, with everything under the sun being futile. It explains why good things can happen to “bad” people and why bad things can happen to “good” people like Job. But like others have said, we also don’t know the whole story. Even so, Job’s good deeds and faith had nothing to do with what happened to him, and while that can be distressing to read, it comforts me to know that God doesn’t waste pain, that there is a purpose in everything and that even though it doesn’t make sense as to why we should have faith and do good, we don’t do it because we deserve anything or can earn anything, we truly do it because of our faith and it’s the right thing to do. Because God wants us to and we live to bring Him glory through our life. Thank you and the others who shared their thoughts on Job’s life.
Praying for you Jamie and for your daughter.
Praying for you Kirstyn and your son Colton.
Moriah, what a beautiful reflection. Yes, look to what was spared, what we still have. God didn’t actually take everything away from Job. Thank you for sharing.
Praying for you Andrea and your husband.
Praying for all of you, sisters, as I read through your comments. Comfort, love, peace, healing, and blessings. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and life with the community.
God you are good. Thank you ;)
Thank you. So so good.
Does anyone know how long this study is for? I love it so far! Today’s reading was definitely needed!
I believe it’s seven days
I love that God not only brings good out of our trials, but he remains good in the midst of them.❤️
Comfort I needed to hear and remember today….
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalms 34:19. That’s a promise!
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Help me to be steadfast. A contented long sufferer
So thankful for this study. And what a great reminder that the character of the one true God is all things good! Praying for believers around the world that we will faith-rest in Him!
Yeah this week is only online
Thank you Jesus for your great sacrifice. Remind me to put my struggles and pain into perspective compared to all you’ve done and gone through for me.
Been a sahm all my life. Court found “cause“ to take my children away. I’m healthy, Christian, provide for them. All of this is outside my control and although this is a pain no one should ever experience I trust that God sees beyond what we ever could. We must be like Job, continually praising Him THROUGH THE TRIBULATION. thankful to find this app today and look forward to spending more time in the word
I am steadfast in giving my daughter a better life than she had before in the foster system. I feel like I fight and I fight to make sure she has every opportunity as other kids.
Steadfast: this is the word I needed to hear today.
Praise the Lord and all of his gifts bestowed on us as we don’t deserve them.
This was amazing, I’m so grateful for this study today.
A friend recommended this app and I am very excited to do this study with you all. Thank you for the great bible study. God knows what we need when we need it! God bless!
Well come. They have great podcasts as well that is great to listen along with the plans.
A great reminder and comfort knowing that through ALL times, our God is good. ❤️
This goes with the times that we’re going through now. “Don’t let this waiting season be a wasted season” I heard this quote in a sermon online through hope city one Sunday
You can find them on YouTube and Instagram. I just downloaded this app last night.
KIRSTYN WRIGHT, a sweet friend of mine forwarded me your comment today because 6 years ago I walked the same road of suffering you have found yourself on. I remember feeling so alone and scared and pain coming from places I did not even know I had. One night, at 3 am, I received a phone call from Jennifer. Jennifer was calling me share the story of her son James Asa and for the first time I felt hope. I saw through Jennifer’s story the peace of God in the middle of suffering and I remembering praying that night “Lord, I will walk this road with you as long as you promise to be with me.” In heaven today is my beautiful son Gideon Matthew and I can promise you having him was the most beautiful thing this life has ever brought me. God has never been more real. I would be more than happy to be your Jennifer, and to share with you the full hope of my story. Either way, I am praying for you, your family, and your sweet Colton. My email is maria@mariafurlough.com, please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do.
It is such a good reminder that God has an eternal vision that we do not. We certainly try to understand, but we simply cannot. Of course, this is ultimately what God reveals to Job. I can get caught up in feeling guilty if I’m “bad” and trying to remain “good” so that God will bless me. I think we all do sometimes. But he is SO much bigger!! God is so good and he is so faithful. He remains the same yesterday, today and forever. The God in the book of Job is the same God that I cry out to. Constant. ❤️
Cynthia Ramain, you are so right, God’s got this.
Audrey Brooks, your words are simple but true and meaning and full of wisdom. May I pass them on?
Scarlyte Collette, what you have written I can so relate to. I hope you don’t mind if I pass your words on?
Rebekah C., wow, you gave me a lot to think about.
LAUREL BACIULISBAČIULYTĖSMITH, your words are encouragement to me.
Amen, Mariah Chance. Whitney George, Libby Diamond, Taylor, Landann Brown Amen.
Angie, I know what you are talking about. I thought I was a good Christian woman and then when God took my oldest son to be with Him at the age of 18 my whole life did a big turn around.
Moriah Johnson, those are some beautiful words of wisdom. Thank you for sharing them, would you mind if I shared them with others I know?
Harley Justine Nunez, welcome to SRT, I hope you continue to enjoy and learn. Your words are so very true and thought provoking.
LAUREL BACIULISBAČIULYTĖSMITH, thank you for sharing your story of how God met you (and continues to meet you) in your pain. What a testimony to how God uses all we face with the intention for our good. Your story of how the Lord orchestrated the adoption of your children with the connection with your Grandma is to his glory!
KAREN ADAMS, your words about the pressure all around us to “Jump in! Be angry! Take action! have been on my heart as well. As I’ve asked the Lord what is a godly response in all of this, the words of James keep coming to my attention, “Know this, my brothers, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God” (James 1:19-20). Unfortunately, many believe anger and violence will be the only way for change to happen. But the thing is true change of any of our hearts doesn’t come from anger, but from the grace of God. Oh yes we need to be humble for this to happen, but as I see here in the reading and devotion, our suffering has the potential to bring us to our knees where we both mourn and worship our Creator. It’s good for us to first abide in Jesus and listen for HIS direction, rather than being manipulated by angry people to take potentially wrong action. And to be able to do this with mercy and compassion that doesn’t dismiss their pain, we most certainly need the grace and empowerment of our God through the Holy Spirit, supernatural means to love in these hard spaces. Praying this for all of the church!
Thank you for the free week. I’ve been at a loss for where to go or what to be studying my Bible lately..this helps tremendously!
So grateful for She Reads Truth! I “randomly” decided to come back to do devotionals here and this is so poignant not only for the world today but for my life right now! I have struggled with health fears for most of my life, sometimes to the point of crippling anxiety. This causes those fears to have no ground to stand on. We truly can trust His constant character!
The Lord gives and He takes away, I want to be able to say with joy, “blessed be the Name of the Lord!!” ♥️ No matter what happens. He will help me!
Also – to ask for wisdom whenever I need it with out doubting. He is able to do sooo much more than all we ask or imagine!! ♥️ praise God!
I am clinging to the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord in a vary hard time for our family. My husband is a police officer and has been for 18 years. We have never experienced a time like this. My husband is not saved so I am praying that the Lord uses this time to draw my husband to himself.
Thank your hubby for me!! During this crazy time. Praying for protection over your husband and peace for you!!
I forgot to mention that yesterday my minister preached on this part of Job.
The perfect message to dwell upon today ❣️
I am in the depths of suffering right now. I am 22 weeks pregnant with a baby boy (Colton) that the doctors say is “incompatible with life”. I feel very alone in this suffering, because no one can really “understand” how awful it is. But, as we see with Job, true suffering is a solitary situation. His friends didn’t say the right things. Only Christ can bear the burden of our suffering with us! THAT is what I cling to every day. When I’m suffering, I’m closest to His heart, that was broken for me. That’s how we rejoice in our suffering. We know, that we know, that we know… that He alone is our help.
Kirstyn, I am so sorry for the pain, suffering, and aloneness you are going through. I am praying for you and Colton.
Kirstyn, I am so very sorry for what you are going through. I am praying for you. ❤️
Praying for you friend. May God give you peace and comfort.
Kirsten, I am so very sorry for what is happening to you and Colton. Praying God’s peace.
Praying for you. My God’s peace and comfort rule your heart and mind. ❤️
Praying for you, dear sister.
Kirstyn, my heart aches with yours. May the God of all peace comfort you.
I’ve had many struggles throughout my life, especially dealing with mental illness. However, I find that this is something I will be coming back to. It reminds me to rejoice in my pain and give thanks for my suffering. God is creating endurance within me, and I am never alone!
I am thankful to be following day by day with this reading. I’m new to SRT and I’ve read many responses. I’m thankful for a group of amazing, faith-filled women to learn and interact with. With that being said, I definitely learned that our abundance only comes from God. The bad things happen to sharpen us and bring us closer. I better understand why people say “not today Satan”. God allows Satan to test us. It is up to us to say, “not today” and push through. We must bow our heads and humble our hearts in prayer to God. We must declare that we still believe and trust in Him, especially during our hard times. It doesn’t matter how wealthy or poverty stricken we are, if we come to Him, He will provide. That’s not to say the bad things will immediately stop. A year for us could be an hour for God.
Love this devotion. What a Holy God we serve. May His word strengthen us for whatever we are facing or will face and may we seek His loving grace daily. I have seen what is devastating bring me and others closer to the Lord. Jamie praying for you, the Everlasting Arms around you and your daughter and family! Jesus miracles , mercy and holy love. He is so good. Blessed be the name of the Lord the One who sees us and saves us even from ourselves. Hallelujah, He is worthy of all our praise and that the mountains would bow dow and the rocks cry out may our voices be the loudest in the chorus of praise. Hugs Sisters, I will pray for all of you this day later when I can read all of your comments. His Joy to you all.
God is always here, with me. Tomorrow marks 21 years since my father passed from colon cancer. This coming Saturday marks 28 years since he walked me down the aisle to my husband, a man I don’t deserve. God is good. He gives. He takes away. He always loves.
Job lost his oxen, donkeys, sheep, camels, servants and children and received the news all in a matter of minutes.
This verse continued to jump off the page for me: “I alone have escaped to tell you.”
Did Satan allow one servant to escape every time to be the bearer of bad news?
OR did God spare one life each attack to remind Job he hadn’t lost it all and he was not completely alone?
When you feel you’ve lost it all, look for the “one” or “thing” that was spared.
Lose your home?
But so you still have have the shirt on your back?
Lose your relationships?
But so you still have your integrity?
Lose your money?
But so you still have your family to walk along side you in a time of lack?
God takes what the enemy meant for evil and then it to good. The ones who escaped to tell the story were a reminder that Job hadn’t lost it all.
I’m now realizing in the middle of my past storms when I thought I had nothing left, I was surrounded with people, things, or situations that hadn’t been touched. People, things or situations that were spared.
Friend, get your eyes off the loss and onto what is left.
What was spared for you?
Can you look back and see what went untouched?
My past just got a whole lot more beautiful.
This is beautiful. Thank you for this.
I love that point you made. Even in our darkness, there is always a dim light. It is up to us to see that dim light and use it to walk through to the end of the darkness.
So good! Thank you for this new perspective.
This is a great perspective to have on difficult situations.
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So this devotion so hit home with me today and actually for the last few weeks. Lisa nail it for me and even parts of my life when she wrote, “And in those moments of despair and pain, He promises to be near in our brokenness, ‘our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble’ (Psalm 34:18; 46:1).” These last two months would have been even harder had it not been for my faith, my different Christian communities, my friends ( most of who are Christian) and my family. These are the same groups (minus my “Shes”) who got me through a very similar crisis seventeen years ago. Then it was my oldest son who died unexpected and in April of this year it was my niece, who was like a daughter to me (and also my roommate). Psalm 9:10 “Those who know your name trust in you because you have not abandoned those who seek you, Lord.” says it all. Lord, I come to You in my pain and in my joy, I know You won’t abandon me and You will love me no matter what. My heart aches now for many reasons; I miss my niece, the upheaval of my nation, the way one person can treat another and still call themselves Christians but most of all Lord because I know it must upset You to see what is going on and how one human treats another human. Lord help me and everyone else to know your love and know that You made us all equal. Amen.
Thank you Dorothy for your example of faithfulness. Continued prayers for the peace that surpasses all understanding.
I just finished an autobiography of the missionary Darlene Rose that showed me these truths in a new way. The Lord took everything from her – her husband, her health, every single things she owned and almost her life – yet she never gave up faith in him. It put my own personal struggles in perspective. A lot of things I deal with on a daily basis are first-world problems and I don’t give God nearly enough praise for the simple things that he continues to provide for me every day (food, clothes, job, house, health). Times like this in our country do make every day necessities see more fragile and less secure but I pray that like the apostle Paul, I will know how to be content through the strength of the Lord regardless of my circumstances and I will not take for granted or rely on the things that I’m blessed with now.
9-10God’s a safe-house for the battered,
a sanctuary during bad times.
The moment you arrive, you relax;
you’re never sorry you knocked.
THIS!!! So much crazy is happening. ❤️
Praying for you Jeanie.
Jesus thank you that you are WITH us in our trials, that you walk alongside us, that you promise to NEVER abandon us. I pray in this season of life that you’ve called me to walk in trust and obedience to you, that I would do it faithfully and willingly. Sometimes it is hard, but thank you for overcoming the world and giving us YOUR strength through the Holy Spirit to do the same. May I rest in Your presence today <3
The year I turned 30 I went to the doctor, thinking I was expecting…and super excited, only to have people in and out of the examining room in a frenzy that was anything but good. I left that appointment, not with news of a new life, but multiple additional tests scheduled, and the words from my doctor, “You must eliminate all stress in your life. Your heart is not beating properly. If you have a heart attack, it could kill you.” I remember thinking, “How am I supposed to eliminate stress in my life with those words?” The next several weeks were hard, and frightening times. I also would not trade them for anything.
I was helpless to fix anything about my situation, all I had left was faith. And, when I was striped of everything else, I realized all the right things I had done meant nothing. My righteousness, was filthy rags. God was not LORD of my life. He was more like a trophy I kept on my shelf and took out to dust, or shine, or when I needed something. That is horrible, I know, and yet it was true. The thing is, I didn’t even know it until God opened my eyes. I thought I was doing all the right things to be a good Christian woman. I loved God as much as my selfish heart could, but He was not my everything. I had been trying to stand, when what I really needed to do was kneel.
God’s love for us. His mercy. His grace, never cease to amaze me. His goodness has no bounds. When I read that first verse in Job where God calls him blameless, upright, a man of integrity who shuns evil, a man of worship…I want to be known of God that way too. Do I want to suffer as Job did? The truth is, no, I wouldn’t pick that. But, what if I need it? Years ago, God used a very difficult situation in my life to change me for the good. He emptied me and then filled me with Himself. I am not the same and I am eternally grateful. I am not Job, but God knows my name, and He has a plan for me.
I’m looking out my window as I type watching the most beautiful red cardinal pick at the worms in our grass. I also see a big, fat robin actually eating a nightcrawler. And I am reminded that God loves me even more than the sparrow (there is one of those out here too), the fat robin, and the beautiful cardinal. Not only does He not leave me where I am, He does not leave me, period. Not because of anything I am or have done…all because of Jesus. All because of His promises. I am His.
What a powerful thought and one I have never had before about this. We tend to focus on the bad that happened to Job, but we don’t stop to think about the fact that God maybe wanted to bring Job to his lowest point so the only place he could look was up!! Thank you for sharing this thought. Really gave my mind something to ponder.
God knew I needed this today. I haven’t been in the Word for the past couple of months. Life has been hard. My husband deployed, the pandemic hit, and I found out that my daughter’s tumors are growing. I have four kids at home alone and have felt overwhelmed by it all. This is exactly what I needed to read today. “Count it all joy…”
Praying for you, Jamie
Will be praying for you Jamie and for your daughter.
Falling back on the Lord in all things is so hard! But Job is an amazing example of that
God knew this plan is what I needed at this time. God is GOOD and I will trust in Him. I will begin to see Him in everything, and I will forever try my best to be His instrument of faith, peace, hope, and love.
Even in my darkest days, He is still there. Unconditional love. He will never leave us, never forsake us.
By the way, Rebecca C.
Preach sister. Love what you shared.
So, 1st off, I always enjoy these messages and today’s was not any different. It was lovely and uplifting.
It does feel as if there’s something fundamental excluded though.
Not because it was unfair that Job was being punished for things he didn’t do, but because it didn’t high-light the fact that we can ‘earn’ NOTHING in this life and we ‘deserved’ NOTHING.
We all deserve death, including good old Job.
The air in our very lungs, OUR LUNGS themselves! They are all God’s…
Finding humility as a human sinner who deserved nothing with a forgiving and giving Savior who gives us literally every single good thing that we will ever experience and have in our lives and recognizing that this is true.
That HE is the best gift we will ever receive.
That is the key piece that felt lacking today and that we all need more of in our lives.
HE is what we need more of in our lives.
Hopefully, this is seen as the heartfelt addition it’s supposed to be.
You are so very right. We deserve nothing. I feel that that is something missing in society today. The next generation is being told they deserve everything, but all that’s doing is making the spirit of entitlement just grow. We deserve nothing, but through steadfast faith and hard, honest work we can be blessed with abundance. I feel that hard work is something that isn’t taught or exampled well nowadays. Even I struggle with it since I was raised with the spirit of laziness being an example.
Churchmouse, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I have learned so much from you, you have helped me in my journey to go grow my faith, and to grow closer to God. I appreciate you and look forward to your comments each and every day.
This year has been a cakewalk since last year.
Last year, I watched a family member who lived with in our house die from cancer, and I was his primary care giver. My mother in law passed away shortly after that, and we were prevented from going and seeing her because of being house bound because of the person needing 24hour care.
I am used to being at home because I’ve been forced to, at least with the covid I don’t have to set an alarm for every four hours.
My knee gave out, and I’m forced to rest even more than normal.
And watching the protests, inevitable.
However, all my hope is in Jesus Christ.
The solution to each and every problem is Jesus Christ.
Not like a pill, but a person.
Angry, talk it over with Jesus.
Depressed, talk it over with Jesus.
Frustrated, talk it over with Jesus.
Etc.
If He’s Lord of your life, you’ll accept what He has to say.
Most of the time it’s simple, and painful. Not painful in a heart hurting way, painful in a truth telling, trimming you up and getting rid of self kind of way.
You get faced with a choice: stuff or Jesus, my way or Jesus way, self comfort or Jesus, envy or Jesus, greed or Jesus, etc.
If God is truly Lord, we do not just laud His words, we do what He says. When He asks us to lay aside our comfort for another, do we bargain with God or accept the role He has for us to play?
What acceptable sacrifice can we give in response to a God who not only loves us, but literally gave Himself as a sacrifice for us? What is reasonable to do?
Have we been reasonable in our daily walk and sacrifice?
Have we been reasonable in the slightest to others as Christ was more than reasonable to us?
When someone gives you an expensive gift do you feel right about giving a gift in return with much less value?
What is your reasonable response to God for the sacrifice of Christ crucified?
My response: God made me and the people I love. God knows what is best for me. Following God is never easy but it is always worth it. I thank Him for what I have. My life is not easy. My husband needs both knees replaced but we can’t afford it. I am deaf on the left from ear/brain surgery 11+ years ago. I am losing hearing on the right, moderate-severe loss right now. I wear a hearing aid. I have fibromyalgia. I am always in pain even with pain medication. I’m now getting Parkinson’s like tremors in my hands. Our children we both exposed to alcohol before birth. Our daughter’s birth mother also did street drugs. Our kids were adopted almost 16 years ago from Russia. The region we were placed in was right next to Lithuania, where my dad’s parents grew up. My grandma got to meet the kids at 98 & knew them for 2 years before passing. She was so happy one of her grandchildren got to see where she used to live! Our kids will always need care. But, we made grandma so happy. So, if not for my infertility from fibromyalgia, we wouldn’t have considered international adoption and I wouldn’t have seen where my grandparents grew up! God has plans, long term plans. God is good, always. Through my pain, I can still say, God is good.
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Even in my darkest trial and pain Jesus has sustained me with indescribable peace and joy. That is how good He is.
Amen ❤️
God deserves the glory in ALL things. My God, thanks for the reminder. Regardless of what it looks and feel likes, praise and worship silence the enemy. We must be steadfast and unmoveable in our faith and lean on God’s wisdom and his timing of resolution. Again, Thank you Lord for the reminder that we should trust you in all things (good, bad and the ugly).
For the first time, in reading Job, I was struck by the fact that he was a “religious man” who prayed for his family every day, which was not unusual for devout Jewish men of the time and was quite admirable. However, I find myself wondering maybe God wanted more. Maybe God wanted a real relationship with Job, one in which Job trusted in Him, even in the worst of circumstances.
Sisters, I’ve had a Job experience. I was living very well for a very long time and all of a sudden it was all taken away. My health suffered. My husband almost died. Oh but God!! We are still standing, healthy, and getting back on our feet. You see, I have always been a believer, but did not have a true and real relationship with Jesus until this experience. And one important thing I will share with you from this experience that the writer of Job leaves out. We don’t know Job’s whole story. Only Job and God do, just as only God and I know my mine and yours. From the outside looking in, Job appears to be a great guy, a family man, who loves the Lord. So we think, ” Why would God allow such bad things to happen to such a good man?” Because God loved him, just as He loves you and me, though he may correct us at times. Yes. Job was good, but he was not perfect, and maybe there were lessons to be learned and that in learning them he would be drawn closer to God.
Sisters, as you face life’s trials, I pray that you, too, will be drawn into a deeper and closer relationship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Love this. Thank you!
I praise our God who will not abandon me …. he is with me in joy and in sorrow. He walks with me and steps with me. God is good all the time!
Thank you SRT for this reading plan. Awaiting medical test results, and needed this to keep my focus on my Savior instead of the what-ifs.
Very much needed ❤️.
Trials bring you to a place of maturity and completeness, where you lack nothing! Whoa. This Devo was just what I needed to hear and what I have been learning about. That verse, Psalm 9:10, has been on my mind, ”
Those who know your name trust in you
because you have not abandoned
those who seek you, Lord”
Thank you for sharing how God gives us trials for our good, that we may grow. For all have sinned and Jesus paid the price for that sin and rose to life, now our lives are in His hands. So trials do not mean you are being punished, but they are an opportunity to worship (Job 1) Blessed be the Lord!! He is our salvation. He is love!! Romans 5:8. God showed His love to us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
https://shereadstruth.com/trust-when-all-seems-lost/
As I have been reading this now and in Jeremiah I am reminded of God ultimate plan and that He is who He is nothing will change that we always know right where to find Him. We just need to continue to seek him even when we don’t understand the circumstances.
Amen!
Amen.
I’ve been thinking a lot about God’s eternal perspective lately, something we don’t have the authority to have as humans, and learning to trust him because of it ❤️
I’m always in awe how timely God is in revealing himself to me. This devotion is exactly what I needed to hear, thank you.
Perfect focus for me at this time! Thank you SRT.
Ladies- please pray for me. Twice at my church I have been very unkindly rebuked for not wearing a face mask. I have asthma and it is very difficult for me to breathe when wearing one. The pastor told me it was fine to not wear one so long as I sat at least 12 feet away from everyone else, which I have done the last 2 weeks at church. He said just briefly put on the mask when coming up for Communion (which I have done). I am shocked, hurt, sad, disillusioned that people in my own church who I thought were “family” could be so cruel. I have decided to stay away from church until the madness is over. I am not trying to start any kind of controversy here- but I am hurting so deeply and feel pretty friendless right now. I am trying to cling to the truth that Jesus will never abandon me.
Praying for you, Jeannie. May you rest in God’s love for you! ❤️
Praying right now. So sorry.
Jeannie-so sorry the way your fellow church members have treated you. Praying for you. Remember Jesus was rejected too. John 15:18
COVID has brought a lot of fear and suffering to our world, and people are reacting out of this fear instead of out of love. I’m so sorry Jeannie that you were treated this way. It helps me forgive others when I realize how many times I have needed forgiveness too. May you find peace during this difficult time.
The harder things get the tighter I need God to hold me and He is always faithful, He is my rock, my all.
Yesterday God reminded me of
2 Peter 3:8-9 ‘ But do not forget this one thing, dear friend:With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand days are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.’
I am so thankful that He is patient and no matter what He never stops loving caring for us. So keep the faith my sisters, keep the faith and I continue to pray for each of you. It may not be easy but we will make it through.
Thanks for sharing that scripture Beth!
All these horrible things happened to Job. He barely had time to process any of it. Bad news piled upon more bad news. Which makes Job’s immediate reaction all the more amazing. He had to fall back to what surely was his default position, one he perhaps cultivated all his life to this pivotal point: “he fell to the ground and worshiped.” In spite of the reality and shock of all these blows, Job turned to God not away from God. Is this my default position? Is my initial reaction to press into God, to humble myself to His sovereign plan, to continue to trust in His character? Sobering questions for myself that lead to revealing answers about what I really think about God. No matter what comes my way, is my default response one of worship?
I like that Churchmouse-is my default position turning to the Lord, no matter what? I find He is the only one to turn to, as I can’t make sense of all that’s going on. But He knows the end of the story & promises ultimate victory, only in Him.
Thank you Churchmouse! I am thinking and praying about this, “my default position.” I know it’s not my immediate response but I pray it will be.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart & lean not on your own understanding.
Wow, James 1:2-4 came into my head today randomly… And then I read it here in today’s devotional. I think God’s trying to teach me to have joy in all circumstances.
I don’t like to admit this but this weekend was rough for me, my attitude was poor at times because of the heat and humidity, and it’s first world problems compared to what’s going on in the world (or even in many areas IN our nation as well). I’ve been crying out to God for the past few days regarding everything going on, and all I heard was “Be still.” I wanted more but if that’s all He’s going to tell me right now I need to listen.
Lord, please forgive me of my impatient and wavering heart. Guide me and keep me focused on You. Thank you for your many blessings and comfort in these trying times. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I have been struggling a lot this past week also. Fighting with myself over what I may or may not have done to somehow contribute to what’s happening spiraled to something beyond shame into self-loathing. I thought I was hearing a call to action from the Lord. Then I realized Jesus doesn’t treat us that way. So I listened harder for His REAL voice. I ALSO HEARD, “BE STILL!” I’ve never responded on this message board before but I thought our similar messages were so interesting! Especially since the world is telling good people right now to jump in! Get angry! Take action!! I guess God needs some of us to just take a deep breath first.
How is everyone managing? I needed this so much. Feeling broke. Like everything’s burning down around us and trying to not have a hardened heart.
Same. I get angry, I get overwhelmed, I check out, then I can’t stand it and I check back in, just to get angry all over again…
Honestly I have never felt so broken on my life. It feels like everything is slipping away and it doesn’t matter what I do or how much I pray. My prayers feel like they hit the ceiling and drop back on my head.
I agree! Trying to fill my mind with God’s truth and seek Jesus – we all need him so much!
Yes. I feel like a want to bury my head in the sand. But also I want to take the reigns and make immediate change. Today I say “God I cannot change racism. God I cannot change division. God I cannot change hatred. Make me an instrument of your peace. When you say move, I will move, but only then.”
We have to keep to praying! That is our most strong tool and weapon against the evil one. I pray for peace, understanding, grace, forgiveness and the light of the Lord to lamp our feet! May we enter each day with a new heart full of joy and strength to shed light on this very dark world and in these devastating times. Soften our hearts of God and don’t let us lose sight of you!
““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
https://www.bible.com/111/isa.55.8-9.niv
My pastor once said that he was so thankful for this. He would not want to worship a God that he could figure out or that had the same thoughts. This Scripture goes on to say: “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV
https://www.bible.com/111/isa.55.10-11.niv
How awesome! Thank You, God for Your Word. Thank You for being Sovereign, Powerful, Merciful, Loving, Unchanging, and Kind! Thank You, God that You loved us so much to give Your One and Only Son. Thank You, Jesus for paying the price for my sin. Please help me to never take that lightly and help me to reverently remember the high price and suffering beyond what I could ever imagine that was endured. Thank You for being the Good Shepherd that leaves the 99 for 1. You have been faithful in very hard times where I felt crushed and it seemed too much to bear. You were there! I didn’t know much about Your Word or the real You, but You were there. You used people, messages, and worship music to help me to hear about You. Thank You! May all of us truly know how Great You are! and help us to rememberer we are never alone. Help me to fall more in love with You each day!
I just heard this sermon by Tim Keller. It addresses the question if God is good why is there so
much and suffering in the world? How timely! Here is the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000477030668
Hope you can listen and be touched. I am also going to listen to this again and listen to the She Reads Truth podcast too!
I really pray that God would change the hearts of many as he changed mine. To not be in despair when all seems lost or discouraging. Especially in time like this pandemic. I have learned to be still and trust in the Lord and in his will, for it is always pleasing and perfect. Thank you for this.. i really hope everyone could see this.. Blessings ❤️
Such good things to remember now
Thank you for this. So timely for me. What I really need in this season of my life. Kamsahamnida ☺️
Is there going to be more days to this, or is this it? I really needed this
I just “purchased” the free 1 week plan for this topic, so you should be able to also.
I have always been keen to the fact that when I suffer hardships, even the ones I think I won’t get through, I innately become very close to God. It’s almost like a nudge, or gentle reminder from Him to keep my thoughts and trust with Him as he is the ‘The Way, the Truth and the Light’. We all can get through this season of unrest if we keep our focus on Him. I will continue to pray for my SRT sisters that we all may conquer whatever comes before us. Prayers for you all! God’s got this❤️
Trust in the Lord!
Amen. Needed this reading plan, thank you! ♥️