The Good and the Bad

"Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity."

Job 2:10

When life seems to go our way and there is peace and joy, it is easy to praise God for all our blessings.  But when our lives don't go the way we anticipated and we go through adversity, how do we feel about God in those moments?  How do we feel when our focus is off our blessings and we are thrust into a bad situation? 

Job is an excellent example of how we are to view God especially during the trials in our lives.  Job was wise and loved God despite all the suffering he had endured.  Job's love for God did not depend on a solution to all his problems.  Job trusted and loved God because of all that God is.

Our love for God should not be based on only what God can do for us.  We should love Him for who He is.  Focus on God's character and it will help you to realize that despite our hardship, God is still with us.  I have found that when I am in the middle of a difficult time in my life, once I get through it, I am stronger for it.

I'm hoping this will bless you!

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