When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortune. Job 42:10
Oftentimes, we find ourselves in the midst of hardships. During these times, we’re not as open to minister to others as we go through own hardships. As a matter of fact, when someone request our support, we quickly dismiss them by making it known that we’re going through a rough time ourselves and are in need of support too. We have nothing to give because we’re in need just as much as they are.
Even though Job was at the lowest point in his life with hardships beyond our comprehension, he still managed to pray for someone else. In his low place, having to deal with the many accusations and judgments of his, so-called, friends, he managed to step outside of his own hardship long enough to pray FOR his friends. He didn’t just pray about them. Even though he had great need himself, he still was able to see the needs of his friends even though they added to his suffering by failed attempts to offer support and encouragement. After Job stepped outside of his hardship and prayed for his friends, God restored his fortunes. It wasn’t when Job felt like giving up. It wasn’t when he wanted to die. It wasn’t when he was confused and feeling hopeless. It wasn’t when the person closest to him told him to curse God and die. It was when he prayed for someone else that God shifted his circumstances. Here’s what God is telling us today. The difference and distance between your dilemma and your deliverance may be your ability to get over yourself and pray for someone else.
*Tressa Jo
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