A Time of Reflecting...

Job 1:1..."There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.

v. 20...Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground and worshipped..."



The past few days have been filled with thoughts and reflection of how I have gotten to the crossroads in which I now sit. While sitting in a youth class last night, tears of understanding rolled down my cheeks uncontrollablly. As we were talking about Job and his praise toward God after he had lost everything that he had including his family, a since of shame fell upon me leaving myself to wonder what has happened to my praise, when God has given me everything.



The past year and a half has been difficult for me and has led me away from the person I have always desired to be. Problems of life and pondering upon them has allowed Satan to steal my joy and hinder my leadership.



Being a pastor's wife is difficult at times because people think you handle things differently. It is difficult to help people when you feel like you can't even help yourself because your joy is gone. These past few days I have had to reflect upon who I am and who God wants me to be.



Maybe you find yourself sitting at the same crossroads. What are you going to do about it?

Are you going to sit in self pity and allow your joy and praise to God to be tainted by people and problems?

Allow yourself to reflect on the things that really matter and do whatever it takes to get you back to your point of joy and praise.



Remember, Job lost everything he owned and all of his children. His wife wanted him to curse God and die, but he turned to God in praise...