I know I've been gone for a bit. Man, life has become busy!
Today I want to right about stress and depression. It seems to be something that almost all of us deal with. Today I’m dealing with it. Yesterday was my birthday; I’m 27 now and feel, well, just here. I'm not really sure why but that’s where I’m at. Finances, getting ready to be a dad, my jobs, the church, the boards I’m on, it all seems to be piling up. I love them all but all seem to be in trouble in some way, some more severe than others. I almost feel like Job as the servants kept coming and telling him "...I alone have escaped to tell you!” (Job 11:13-19). It’s just one thing after another; I find that this is where I’m the weakest. I believe this is where most are weakest. Not knowing what to do or where to go. I can only turn to God's word and prayer. The book of Job reminds me God is faithfully and I’m not God, the persistence and never giving up counts. He created everything I didn't. I wasn't there when He created everything. But, I know I can trust him. I know he is in control. Job's friends kept telling him to give in. Job’s own wife said “give up”. But, Elihu would speak in the later chapters of Job (32-37). He would point out how God is justified and how he was angry with Job for justifying himself and not God. (Job 32:2)
Elihu was the kick we all need to prepare us for what is to come; our encounter with God. As we struggle we don't understand. We are justified and righteous in our own eyes. We are so miserable we forget who we serve. We often have friends who come and sit and talk of nothing of worth to us, but then Elihu comes along and gives us the kick we need, showing us who God truly is. He is the provider the great "I AM". Through Him all things are possible. Sometimes we have to go through many trials and tribulations to find that in our toughest moments are when God is at work to make sure we will stay out of "The Pit". Today I rejoice even though I’m depressed and the world seems to be crashing down, I rejoice in God; for he is the creator and amazing, He has saved me. His glory is known more when I am weak, because in these moments I have nothing left but to rely on God. Today rely on God and rejoice in Him. Even in your weakest moments, keep your faith in Him. Remember what happened to Job at the end of the book, he was blessed. So today hang in there, DON'T QUIT, and be blessed.
Read Job!!!!
Today I want to right about stress and depression. It seems to be something that almost all of us deal with. Today I’m dealing with it. Yesterday was my birthday; I’m 27 now and feel, well, just here. I'm not really sure why but that’s where I’m at. Finances, getting ready to be a dad, my jobs, the church, the boards I’m on, it all seems to be piling up. I love them all but all seem to be in trouble in some way, some more severe than others. I almost feel like Job as the servants kept coming and telling him "...I alone have escaped to tell you!” (Job 11:13-19). It’s just one thing after another; I find that this is where I’m the weakest. I believe this is where most are weakest. Not knowing what to do or where to go. I can only turn to God's word and prayer. The book of Job reminds me God is faithfully and I’m not God, the persistence and never giving up counts. He created everything I didn't. I wasn't there when He created everything. But, I know I can trust him. I know he is in control. Job's friends kept telling him to give in. Job’s own wife said “give up”. But, Elihu would speak in the later chapters of Job (32-37). He would point out how God is justified and how he was angry with Job for justifying himself and not God. (Job 32:2)
Elihu was the kick we all need to prepare us for what is to come; our encounter with God. As we struggle we don't understand. We are justified and righteous in our own eyes. We are so miserable we forget who we serve. We often have friends who come and sit and talk of nothing of worth to us, but then Elihu comes along and gives us the kick we need, showing us who God truly is. He is the provider the great "I AM". Through Him all things are possible. Sometimes we have to go through many trials and tribulations to find that in our toughest moments are when God is at work to make sure we will stay out of "The Pit". Today I rejoice even though I’m depressed and the world seems to be crashing down, I rejoice in God; for he is the creator and amazing, He has saved me. His glory is known more when I am weak, because in these moments I have nothing left but to rely on God. Today rely on God and rejoice in Him. Even in your weakest moments, keep your faith in Him. Remember what happened to Job at the end of the book, he was blessed. So today hang in there, DON'T QUIT, and be blessed.
Read Job!!!!
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