I've been thinking lately about answering such questions - no matter how obligatory or how genuine the question... It's still seeking a response that reveals something about me!
So, what's worth revealing? The physical difficulties of caring for sick children, the mental exhaustion of a deadline at work, the relational breakdown between two friends, the emotional tiredness of a strained marriage, the struggle of a dry prayer life... How has your week been?
How had Job's week been? Amongst his hardships of losing almost everything, Job said "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD." (Job 1:21).
What a reality check! Job really nailed looking at life in its proper context. God is God, man is man.
Paul's prayer for the Romans is for the God of hope to fill them with all joy and peace in believing (in Jesus), so that by the power of the Holy Spirit they may abound in hope (Rom 15:13).
So, we have reason to praise God like Job for who He is & what He's done... namely His mercy given to us in Christ. That's regardless of our week! Let's remember to ask God to help us hold to the joyful, peace filled & hopeful response that His grace allows.
I'm still going to be real with my challenges & pleasures when you ask about my week, but i also hope to struggle in putting them in their place of irrelevance next to the eternal peace & joy found in hope through Christ. A reality check for both you and me! This is something worth revealing...
How was your week?
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