The First Reading

Tonight’s first reading really struck a chord with me…

Job spoke, saying:
Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?
Are not his days those of hirelings?
He is a slave who longs for the shade,
a hireling who waits for his wages.
So I have been assigned months of misery,
and troubled nights have been allotted to me.
If in bed I say, “When shall I arise?”
then the night drags on;
I am filled with restlessness until the dawn.
My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle;
they come to an end without hope.
Remember that my life is like the wind;
I shall not see happiness again.

Job 7:1-4, 6-7

Father spoke about pain and feeling unloved tonight. He told us that God never loves us more than when we’re feeling unloved… God is never more present than when we feel so alone. As is customary for Father to do, he spoke about football. Although, it applies to all sports. If a pattern is broken when you make a play, you can scramble to still make that play work. Great players make great plays regardless of whether or not the pattern went as intended. God is a great player. God uses and redeems the broken patterns  in our life. Never give up on God because He will fulfill His purpose. Wise words from Father tonight… and words that I needed to hear.

Lord, make us worthy
Make us worthy to see Your face
Fill us with Your word, O Lord
and heal us with Your grace. 

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~ by Sisters By <3 on February 9, 2009.