“Come to terms with God and be at peace; in this way good will come to you. Receive instruction from His mouth and place His sayings in your heart.”  Job 22:21-22(HCSB)

Are you wrestling with God over a hurt or event? Do you find yourself asking God why you are walking through this painful situation? What is the purpose of this pain and when will it end? I am exhausted Lord. We have all experienced times of great pain and loss- times and seasons that we may never understand. You only know you want the pain to end. We have two choices when faced with overwhelming situations. We can continue to try to find something, anything, to help us understand why, or, as in the beginning of this verse in Job, “Come to terms with God and be at peace.” We may not get an understanding of why something has happened, but we can give our burdens to God. He is more than willing to carry all our pain for us. God gives us so many ways to be at peace. Read His word and pray. Try to dwell on a Scripture the Lord has shown you during this time.

Dear Lord, 

I don’t understand why these bad situations have happened in my life. I would like to understand the purpose of this pain. Please help me to be at peace. Help me to rest in Your truths and Your love. I know I can’t carry this burden any longer. I give these burdens to You. I will trust Your ways. Thank You, Jesus.

I love You Lord, Amen.