Scripture Reading
James 5:11
As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Reflection
James points to Job not as a paragon of cheerful endurance but as a witness to God's faithfulness at the end of the story. Job argued, complained, and demanded an audience with God — and was ultimately vindicated. Perseverance does not require a smile fixed in place; it requires keeping the conversation with God open even when what we say is raw and honest. The Lord who is full of compassion can handle our honest grief.
Prayer for Today
Dear heavenly Father, You are my Saviour and Lord and You are the one Who has scheduled each day of my life from the very beginning. You are the Author and Finisher of my faith and You are my Provider and my Protector.. and Father, You also know the dear desires of my heart and the need in my life of a new job opportunity and direction.
I pray that in Your goodness and grace You would broaden the horizons of my career, expand the boundaries of my life and open up a brand new job opportunity for me.. in the place of Your choosing., which will enable me to step out in a new direction in life so that I may forget the things that are behind and push on to new horizons and a renewed perspective.
Thank You that You have directed my path to this point in life and I ask that You would lead and guide in all things. Help me never to forget that all that I am and all that I have has come from You, and that You are my sufficiency in all things thank You in Jesus name,
Amen
I pray that in Your goodness and grace You would broaden the horizons of my career, expand the boundaries of my life and open up a brand new job opportunity for me.. in the place of Your choosing., which will enable me to step out in a new direction in life so that I may forget the things that are behind and push on to new horizons and a renewed perspective.
Thank You that You have directed my path to this point in life and I ask that You would lead and guide in all things. Help me never to forget that all that I am and all that I have has come from You, and that You are my sufficiency in all things thank You in Jesus name,
Amen
Amen.