Posts with the category “when-thanksgiving-is-hard”

Job’s ability to worship in the midst of his pain was rooted in his deep trust in God’s character and sovereignty. Worshiping during hard times is not about denying our struggles but declaring our faith. James 1:2 calls us to “count it all joy” in trials, because our trials refine our faith. Joy comes not from the absence of pain, but from the presence of God.  Read More

Even in his pain, Job remembered the blessings he had received. Gratitude doesn’t erase grief, but it helps us shift our focus to God’s faithfulness. Every good gift in our lives comes from Him. When Thanksgiving feels hard, we can still count blessings like God’s presence, salvation through Jesus, and the strength to face another day.   Read More

Job experienced unimaginable loss, yet his first response was to grieve openly. He didn’t suppress his pain or pretend to be okay. In our lives, grief may come from various sources—not just losing loved ones, but broken dreams, strained relationships, or changes in health. God is not offended by our sorrow; instead, He meets us in it. As Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart.”  Read More