I decided this Summer that I'm going to read the book of Job. I've read it before, but I don't think I was really able to resonate with Job- my life was wonderful, and fairly easy.
Let me just say- a lot can change in two years.
2021, 2022, and now 2023 have been the most difficult years of my life so far. Maybe they have been for you, too. We've become more isolated than ever. Depression and anxiety are some of the largest issues of our time. Families have changed, grown, or lost members. Hearts have broken, and are being repaired. School has changed or gotten more stressful. Friends have come and gone.
No matter what you're going through, God knows.
Though I'm only in chapter 3 of the book of Job, I'm already learning and reflecting on so much.
God is here with us. He sees our struggles. They are real, and they matter. They are not caused by God- but sometimes, He will allow them because they help us to grow into the people He's made us to be.
And, in the end, the difficulties we face in this life are nothing compared to the reward that awaits us in Heaven. 🤍
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