Though He Slay Me...

"Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him." Job 13:15

Rough Week:

This week has been a VERY trying one. I wrote a blog post on Monday. The minute I completely finished it, it was erased. I was heartbroken. I tried rewriting it several times, with disruptions and distractions. This week has been emotional too. My friends and family have been going through difficulties and trials: death of close loved one, broken hearts, long distant move, and sibling strife. People have judged me and the choices I make. This blog has even discouraged me. Outside a few close family members, (I wonder) does anyone even read this blog?

"He Slay Me":

Do you ever feel like giving up? 

...Or instead of peace, you get frustrations and stress?
...Or instead of help, you get hindrance and more burdens?

...Or instead of delicious banana bread, you get black burnt toast?
...Or instead of yummy red lettuce, you get mustard greens?

Do you feel unappreciated or unnoticed? 
Do you ever wonder why you even try? 
Do you want to just quit?

"Yet will I trust in Him":

We must realize that God has a reason for everything. God allows things to happen to help us grow and mold us (even through fire) to be pure gold. It's uncomfortable and might be painful, but it causes us to depend on God more. We cling more to our Saviour and His promises. (Romans 8:28) We look more toward Heaven, our eternal home.

"I will Maintain Mine Own Ways":

Perseverance: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

We must continue to do the things God has called us to do, despite setbacks, discouragement, strife, or failures. We must maintain our way before Him and obey His commandments, even when we can't see God or feel Him near us. Bible reading, praying, and attending church are things that can help us stay on track when we go through tough times or rough moments. Everything God has called us to do, we should strive to do it faithfully, consistently, and excellently.

"Before Him":

We work for the Lord. Whether your minister as a wife or mother, or writer of a blog, or a children's worker, or even as an employee, we should do it heartily unto the Lord. (Col. 3:23-24) We don't do it for personal gain or just to check it off the list. We don't do it to make others happy or satisfy them. We serve to please the audience of One, our Lord Jesus Christ.