Job 42:12 The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part.”

We all know about the story of Job. The Lord put him through many heart wrenching and life altering obstacles that basically stripped him of his entire earthly being. Job’s experiences deepened his character and humbled him so that he was able to have a higher view of God and be more open to God’s will and blessings in his life. Not that we should expect blessings from God when we go through a trial, that is missing the point. But to trust in Him and His provision is a declaration of faith. During the storms of life, pray for this realization that God’s hand is holding us at all times. And pray for the clarity to absorb the lesson being taught to us.

“Dear Lord, do not punish me by removing my cross from me. Instead, comfort me by leading me into submission to Your will and by causing me to love the cross. Give me only what will serve you best, and may it be used to reveal the greatest of all Your mercies: bringing glory to Your name through me, according to Your will.”  
A captive’s prayer

Amen

Kathleen Pekarcik 
Youth Intern