In Perspective

https://pixabay.com/en/users/Larisa-K-1107275/ Here is a piece I wrote for Godinterst.com: How to Find Strength in Tough Times

https://pixabay.com/en/users/KasunChamara-2976103/ Bible Reading:  Job 2 Meditation: In Job 2 we learn that 1. Job kept his integrity in spite of all the pain and loss. By his testimony we know that it is possible to respond rightly in times of extreme pain and hardship. If Job can remain unclouded by the darkness, we can too. We can keep seeing that God is good and that He loves us; that even when we can't make sense of our situation, we can trust God to be working things out for our good. Romans 8:28 2.Satan believed that self-preservation would cause Job to forsake God and abandon his faith. v4 Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life. 5 But stretch out your hand and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.” Self-preservation is a powerful basic instinct that man and animals have. The protection of oneself (and of one's possession) from harm or death is natural. It automatical...

https://pixabay.com/en/users/StockSnap-894430/ Bible Reading: Job 1 Meditation Job was steadfast. He was resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. He was loyal and committed, two qualities which are hard to find in the world we live in today. To be loyal and committed is to stay true and single-minded about someone. It is to think and feel consistently towards someone regardless of his disposition. It is to be unchanging in your regard and affection towards someone even at their lowest points, even at your lowest points. His wife was blessed to have him for a husband. She wouldn't have had any headaches for Job was faithful. He did right by her. He would have nothing to do with evil practices. He was blameless. No one had anything to say or hold against him. His children were blessed to have him for a dad. Verse 5 says that each time his kids had a party, Job constantly gave consecration and burnt offerings for each one afterwards, in case they had committed sin aga...