Scripture is God-breathed and true. When we memorize it, we carry the gospel with us wherever we go.
This week we will memorize Job’s initial response to his suffering.
Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will leave this life.
The LORD gives, and the LORD takes away.
Blessed be the name of the LORD.
Job 1:21
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Lord i thank you
“Blessed be the name of the Lord!”
Waiting to hear if we are buying a house. Super timely.
I am going through an unwanted and unmerited divorce. Nothing I asked for but all because of his pride. I read this verse and I can’t help but wonder, “What do you have planned God?” “What do you have in store for me?” No matter what it is, it’s not God’s fault. He will still be blessed! Blessed be the name of the Lord!
I am going through the same, sister. Praying for us both to have peace during this time.
Thank you for this
I’m praying for Oliver. Be strong and courage. Thank you for sharing.
Lord little Oliver is in a precarious situation. But lord your word in Psalm 139 reminds us that we are fearfully snd wonderfully made that before one of the days of our lives came into being you already knew everything about us. That Lord your love for little Oliver out numbers the gains of sand. So Lord in you wisdom be merciful and heal Oliver and Lord at This moment I ask that you would draw ever so near to this family and give them peace. We leave the outcome totally in your hands. In Jesus’ name. Amen
I’m wondering how Jamie Johnson and her family are. I know how hard it can be to fall into God’s will and trust Him to take me thru. I know the feeling of being carried by the prayers of others. God bless your child, Jamie. Give her that peace that’s passes understanding, please?
I’m 21 weeks pregnant and Friday my husband and I found out that our baby boy has hydrocephaly and has a very low chance of survival, let alone living a normal life. Right before we went to the doctor, I read this verse and was struck wondering “is the Lord preparing me that He may take this baby away from us.” But the thing I kept hearing ringing in my ears as the doctors told us this horrible news that has forever changed our lives, was the ending of this passage. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Even in deep suffering and deep heartache, we will still bless the name of the Lord for this life He created and cares deeper for than our understanding. Our baby boys name is Oliver, and I am asking for prayer from any and everyone for our boy…for a miracle from the Lord or for the Lords mercy to take Him home if that is His will so Oliver can be safely in the arms of Jesus instead of deeply suffering in this life!
I just read this and as I am sitting here before the sunrise praying for you. Praying for your little Oliver, your heart and that you know you are not alone. Gods holding your hand, I don’t know you but I know a mamas heart and that makes me feel like I know you. Praying for you my friend ❤️
I have a friend from Brazil whose first child had hydrocephalus. Her Brazilian docs encouraged her to abort but she would not. 1/4 of his brain did not develop. Then just before her delivery, an ultrasound revealed a miracle that his head had shrunk and she could deliver naturally. Gustavo is now 9 and thriving. He has some challenges by he is a precious, happy, healthy little boy. Be encouraged!
Praying for sweet Oliver—for miraculous healing. And for continued hope in the LORD and peace for you and your family. Honored to pray with you. Blessed be the name of the LORD!
Praying!!
I want to store this in my heart forever! Nothing is my own here, my life is not for me-but for His purpose! Use it how you wish God!
Oh my gosh!! Just what I needed to hear
He loves me – apart from all the “things” that I think define me. In His eyes I am His child and that is all that matters. Oh, may I praise Him even when He takes away.
This is a struggle for me but grateful to be here working on it.
Revelation 12:11 They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
What matters? The blood of the Lamb and the testimony I live and leave.
God is in the process of stripping of all things I idol over him. Talk about feeling naked and having to face myself without all my masks. I look to my heart, and question if this heart of mine is the heart God meant or is it the harden3d heart I have made it.
I’m in this process too
Me too!! I think I’m at the tail end, which actually brought me to this study. It was painful but I see Him at the end and only Him.
Same here! So good to know others feel this too. Thanks for sharing ladies, it made my day a whole lot better.
He is the potter and we are clay. He is molding and shaping you throug
He is the potter & we are the clay. He molds and shapes us throughout our lives and through trials, triumphs, sadness and joy. Lean into the potter’s hands. He is forming beauty.
Since the death of my husband, I felt an excruciating pain in my heart, but the more I speak this scripture the more comfort and ease I begin to feel… Blessed be the Name of the Lord! THANK YOU JESUS!
I am reminded of the song by Matt Redman. “Blessed be Your Name”
You give and take away. You give and take away. My heart will chose to say Lord, blessed be your name.
I immediately started singing that song in my head too when I read it!!
While I may have some material things to leave to family and friends when I go to heaven, a legacy of faith is far more valuable. May I spend every day attempting to do just that.
No matter what happens. No matter what I face. Regardless of what I have or that I have lost. Blessed be the name the of the LORD. Hillsong has a new song out. “Hold my heart now and forever / My soul cries out / Once I was broken / but You love my whole heart through / sin has no hold on me / Cause Your grace holds me now / Healed and forgiven / look where my chains are now / death has no hold on me / Your grace holds that ground / and Your grace holds me now”
This is why we praise. Not because we have stuff but because we have Him who has set us free! Blessed be the name of the Lord!!
Amen!
Amen!
❤️
I especially love the part the Lord gives and the Lord take away. When you God heart toward us, you know you’ll get Gods best.
Puts so much into perspective. One for material things you came in with nothing and you will leave with nothing. Secondly we can be completely raw and vulnerable with God “naked and unashamed”. Great reminder that the Lord is sovereign and in complete control he knows what’s best.
I love this verse because it, like Lamentations 3, includes what I call defiant faith: trust in, praise to, and acknowledgment of God and His goodness, greatness, faithfulness, and love in the face of hard and difficult circumstances and deep disappointment and heartbreak. It is faith that doesn’t shrink back from or pretend the pain or disappointment isn’t there; it just stubbornly chooses to focus on our God and His character and His promises. It is faith that remembers and believes that He is bigger than all of our circumstances and situations and He is so good. May we all have defiant faith in our trials and trust Him and bless His name at all times.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. True, true words.
I love this!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Amen!
What a beautiful concept. I’m glad you shared. I am going to strive to live with “defiant faith”
Well spoken Indiana :) I’m going through a difficult circumstance myself with the end to a long term relationship of 5 years and cannot confidently say I’ve healed completely from it. But I’ve been encouraged over and over to not lose sight of His higher ways :) and to keep my eyes fixed on Him… so thanks for sharing those thoughts with us!
Amen!!
❤ well said…defiant faith. I will choose in all things to acknowledge Christ
Just wanted to note that you spoke directly into my heartache. Thank you.
I needed this so badly today. Thank you for sharing.