5 May | Teens

FACING LOSS AND MISFORTUNE

«Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.» Job 2: 3

There are days when it seems like everything that could possibly go wrong actually does. There is even a pessimistic saying that goes, “nothing is so bad that it can’t get worse.” Now, imagine this situation multiplied countless times. That was Job’s reality, as Job 2 tells us. He was a good and righteous man, but he faced losses and misfortunes that few of us can imagine. He lost his wealth, his children, and even his health. But you know what is amazing? Through it all, Job never lost his faith in God.

Job teaches us a powerful lesson about how to face life’s most difficult moments. He could have given up, he could have been angry at God, but instead, he remained faithful. He knew that even in the darkest storms, God was with him. His story is a reminder that our faith can be tested in ways we never expected, but it also shows the importance of trusting God, even when we do not understand the reason for some things.

Job also shows us that it is okay to grieve and express our pain. He did not hide his feelings; he spoke openly about his sadness and confusion. It teaches us that seeking support and expressing our feelings is an important part of the process of facing loss and adversity. Do not keep what you are going through to yourself, talk about it with your family!

Take Action

Today, try writing a letter to yourself, expressing your feelings about a challenge or loss you are facing. You do not have to show it to anyone, it is just for you. In your letter, remember to express your confidence that, despite everything, you are not alone and that you can find the strength to keep going.