In hardship, nosotros tin modify our cite ... or nosotros tin modify our perspective.
Let me explain:
Naomi's solid unit of measurement moved to Moab, a heathen land, because of famine inward Israel. Afterward her hubby in addition to 2 married sons died.
Because God was approbation State of Israel amongst skillful crops, the widow Naomi returned to her homeland where friends in addition to relatives welcomed her.
Her daughter-in-law Ruth vowed to never piece of employment out Naomi in addition to to worship the True in addition to Living God instead of the heathen gods of Moab.
Naomi's loss was great, only she was dorsum amidst God's people where nutrient was plentiful, she had a devoted, God-fearing daughter-in-law, in addition to she had God's comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-5).
However, Naomi told everyone to telephone band her "Mara" (bitter) because "the Almighty has made my life rattling bitter. I went away full, only the Lord has brought me dorsum empty." (Ruth 1:21)
... empty ...
In the midst of trials, nosotros oft ignore God's loving manus of help in addition to provision. But when this happens, nosotros demand to modify our perspective, non our name.
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I encourage yous to create the Bite Size Bible Study on this devotion. It asks three questions nosotros all should answer when nosotros are going through hardship. If you're married, I too encourage yous to read this devotion close Naomi in addition to Ruth:Was Naomi a Good Mom-in-Law?
