Give and Take

Ever had to give up something you wanted or had it taken away from you? Job 1:21 says “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” It’s so easy to praise the Lord when he gives us what we want, right? When things in life are going well, and we are feeling blessed it easy to be joyful and give thanks to the Lord. How do we act, when something has been taken away?

 

 

At times, we want to hold on to treasures because we cherish these things or these people, and can’t imagine life without them.  However, just as we are grateful when the Lord gives us things, we also have to be grateful for the things he takes away. 

 

Whether it makes sense to us or not, we have to trust in him and believe that he wants the best for us. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28).  So regardless, of what you have or don’t have, be thankful and praise the Lord!