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‘In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.”  Job 2:10b (NIV)

Amazing how quickly our words can overrun our steps.  Trying to spending time with God and get some writing done, I found myself running out of patience.  A hectic schedule at work, a husband with a broken nose and too many things on my list didn’t help matters.  My fuse had been flickering all day as challenging situations stoked the flames even higher.  Unfortunately, my harsh words spewed out of my lips too quickly and singed the ones I loved the most.  As the smoke trail of my hasty words lingered, I could see the thick film of grey ash settling over our home.  The air was stifling and suffocated the grace that moments earlier had filtered our words and actions.  In the silence, moments hovered like hours as I finally made it back to my computer and writing.  Looking for some much needed inspiration, I opened up a list of verses and ideas I had collected over the last month.  And wouldn’t you know that God had prepared a verse especially for me at this very moment:  “In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.”  The fiery flames of my lips were swiftly extinguished as those words rang loud and clear.  My life paled in comparison to the fiery trials that exploded Job’s world.  His fuse had been flickering all day, yet his integrity and character wasn’t singed or suffocating those he encountered.  Instead the trail of trust he proclaimed in his God exploded into a fragrant aroma of praise and has ignited our hearts for thousands of years.

“Father, teach us to surrender our words to the life refreshing power of Your love and grace igniting others with the praise that changes everything.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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