When Life Hurts

 

October 23, 2025

Job 13:15

“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” 

Sometimes life hurts us in ways that words cannot fully express, a devastating loss, a life-altering diagnosis, or an unexpected disappointment. Painful experiences sure have a way of shaking even the firmest faith. This is where we encounter Job, a man who had it all and then lost it all, not because of any wrongdoing. 

Job’s world fell apart piece by piece. His wealth vanished. His family was taken. His body broke down. His friends misunderstood him. His prayers seemed to echo in the silence. Yet even in the ashes, Job held firmly to one thing, he trusted in the character of God. He did not pretend the pain wasn’t real. He cried, questioned, and lamented. But through it all, his heart whispered, “Even if everything else falls apart, I will still trust You.”

That’s what I would call costly trust. Its the kind of trust that is, as they say, forged in fire, not comfort. You know, sometimes faith doesn’t mean feeling strong; it means holding on when everything inside you wants to let go. And in the end, God met Job not with answers, but with His presence. Job discovered that trust isn’t about having all the explanations, it’s about knowing the One who still holds the world, even when ours feels shattered.

What pain or loss are you carrying today? How might God be inviting you to trust Him, not by ignoring the hurt, but by bringing it honestly into His presence?


Let us Pray

God, when life gets hard and I don’t understand why, stay close to me. Help me trust in Your goodness, even when it’s dark. Teach me to find peace not in what I can figure out, but in who You are. Give me deep roots of faith and hope that endures through the storm. Amen.