If you’ve been one of my amazing readers since the beginning, you know how I was plagued with computer issues … and that’s a real problem when you write for a living.
Then, when I got a new computer and things were going great with speaking engagements lining up, my computer crashed and it had to be sent away for a month. I had just finished preaching at a women’s event, closed my computer, put it safely in my protective case but when I went to plug it back in… the screen was black.
At times, it can feel like trouble is all around and it just doesn’t want to let up. Amazing things can be going on in your life but when nagging, unrelenting, ongoing issues are happening at the same time, you have to watch, or the negative will override your thoughts and blind you to all the positives in your life… making you feel like it’s all over.
To keep out the negative thinking, you’ve got to…
Trust That It’s Not The End!
Learn From Job
We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.
James 5:11
Job knew what it was like to live with nagging, unrelenting, ongoing issues. He went through a series of losses thankfully the depths of which few have to experience.
Job was heartbroken as he lost all his finances, children, health, and his wife. He suffered great injustices and was then insulted with a barrage of hurtful accusations by his “friends”, who said they came to ‘comfort’ him… I mean, who needs enemies with ‘friends’ like that???
It’s not known how long Job’s sickness lasted but from what I read, He got to the place of complete hopelessness about his life… to the point that he wished he had never been born.
But it wasn’t the end!
As Job expressed his feelings of anger, hurt, depression and hopelessness to God he released forgiveness to those cruel friends and with this act of obedience, God turned Job’s life around. Job 42:10 says,
“When Job prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes. In fact, the LORD gave him twice as much as before!”
When Job’s situation looked unredeemable, God said, it’s not the end yet. From the moment Job forgave those who offended him God began the Job-rebuilding program. People began to bless Job and give him gifts that he was able to turn into wealth. Then, God poured out a double-blessing into Job’s life…and only then, was it the end.
You may feel like it’s THE END, but it’s not. Don’t give up. Trust that God is working behind the scenes to turn your life around. He did it for Job, and I know He’ll do it for you!
PRAYER
Father…I’m so thankful that when I feel things are done and all hope is gone that You restore. Help me to not give up hope and believe the lie of the enemy that it’s the end when you have a resurrection plan in place. God, You are all-powerful and nothing is too hard for You! May I live in the confidence that You are true to Your word, having the endurance of Job…trusting You…TO THE END! In Jesus Name…Amen.
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DRAWING FROM THE WELL
- James 5:11
- James 1:12
- Job 42:10
- Romans 8:28
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Endnotes
- Goodreads Website Accessed: 2018-01-15 https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/838626-everything-is-going-to-be-fine-in-the-end-if
- Quora Website Accessed: 2018-01-15 https://www.quora.com/Who-is-the-original-source-of-the-quote-Everything-will-be-okay-in-the-end-If-its-not-okay-its-not-the-end
- AZ Quotes Website Accessed: 2018-01-15 https://www.azquotes.com/quotes/topics/everything-will-work-out.html
This post was first published on January 15, 2018
Revised & Reposted on January 28, 2021
Hi Sherry,
I’ve been wondering where you’ve been and so sorry to hear about the computer issues — those are sometimes so frustrating since they’re difficult to handle without expert tech help! I love this message about not giving up and trusting that it’s not the end but we’re exactly where God wants us to be. Trusting is such an exercise in faith and one my heart needs to be reminded of often! xoxo
Valerie,
Missed you girl! Hope to see you soon in Florida 🙂
~Sherry
Oh those computer woes and that’s tragic with a new Apple. Love all your quotes. Welcome back!
Thanks Debbie! It’s great to be back 🙂
~Sherry
And our sister Julian said it too, “All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be most well.” She must have known we’d need the repetition.
And I’m glad to see you here again. Ugh. Computer issues are the worst.
So glad you had family time in December. Me, too, and next year I’m going to do a better job of taking time off just to be.
Blessings to you as you get back into circulation again.
Michele,
I’m so glad I took the time with the kids. Nothing better 🙂 Praying you have an awesome weekend!
~Sherry
Sherry, I’m so glad you’re back! So sorry for your computer woes and the other difficulties you’ve had recently. ((Hug)) Job is such a great example for us, isn’t he? Love how you share that it wasn’t the end for him until after God had blessed him doubly for an extra 140 years. Beautiful reminder, friend. Thank you. xoxo
Brenda,
Great connecting with you again. Thanks for your encouragement!
~Sherry
Welcome back, friend! I was wondering how you were this past week. I’m sorry about the computer issues. That is so frustrating! Glad to see that it’s worked out. Job’s story is an interesting one. I don’t think I ever connected his forgiving his friends to God restoring his life. Wow. Have a great weekend!
Kelly,
Forgiveness really is the key that unlocks the door to destiny! Missed you too girl 🙂
~Sherry
xoxo
Oh man! Computer issues are the worst (especially after buying a new one). The Christmas before last, I was charged twice for the MacBook Pro I purchased and had a hard time getting reimbursed because the bank and Apple both thought it was the other company’s fault. But it all worked out in the end. I love the quotes you shared. Sometimes I have to tell myself that everything will be fine. Blessings to you!
Valerie,
Glad your computer fiasco worked out and I’m believing the same will happen for me 🙂 Praying you have a blessed week.
~Sherry
xoxo
Sorry about the computer issues, Sherry, and praying right now for resolved tech issues and all that you’re not ready to share. Beautiful encouragement that the middle is where we need to remind ourselves that God is still working all things together for our good and His glory. Love the quotes!
Crystal,
Always nice to hear from you! Praying you have a blessed day and strength to make it through the middle, right to the end 🙂
~Sherry
xoxo
So glad to have you back! Thank you for the encouragement about Job. Always need to be reminded that the end is not the end, that God is always at work. Thank you, friend!
Lisa,
Praying you have faith to see the end!
~Sherry
xoxo
Amen, Sherry! So often, what we perceive as “the end” is actually the beginning of His mighty hand at work. Praying your technical difficulties do find the end though!! Blessings!
Esther,
Your words are so true. Thanks for praying for me! It honestly means a lot 🙂
~Sherry
xoxo