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“Well, at least I still have my health.” When we lose a job, face broken relationships, or watch dreams go unfulfilled, we sometimes say this to remind ourselves that things could be worse. At least I still have my health.
And then Satan challenged God again. This time, God allows Satan to afflict Job physically—but not to take his life. Job has already lost his wealth and his children. Now, even his health is gone.
So what does Job still have?
He still has his integrity. He still has his faith. He still loves God. And he still has his friends—at least at first. They sit with him in silence, sharing his grief instead of trying to fix it. There’s a lesson here for us in how we can support one another in times of grief and loss.
In chapter 3, we hear Job’s pain more clearly. He wishes he had never been born. His words reflect despair, depression, and hopelessness. And yet, the Bible does not call this sin. That matters. Our emotions, even the darkest ones, are not sinful, and God doesn’t shy away from them. He meets us in them.
Are you carrying something heavy today? You don’t have to carry it alone. God wants to walk with you through it, and so do we. Let us know how we can pray for you.
Pray: God, this feels heavier than I can carry on my own. I need your strength to walk through this season. Help me trust you and remember your goodness. Amen.