Coincidence? I don't think so.

I just couldn't get in a good space today.
So I went and grabbed Emily's Bible.
It has larger print - am I really old enough for large print?

Wasn't sure where to start, so I went with the old "open it and see if it inspires me" routine.

It opened to Job.

I was amused.

Several things I gained from the few chapters I read. (Isn't it great that we can read the same chapters, books, and verses again and again and always gain something new - or a tap on the shoulder saying 'you should know this already - you've been here before'.)

First of all, Job had some rotten friends. 'Righteous' friends. I think that they meant well. I know this because we have had friends who have meant well, but really couldn't have hurt us more by their 'helpful' suggestions and opinions.
Next, I am reminded that we cannot fathom the ways of the Lord. He is all-knowing and Almighty and loves us more than we can imagine. I need to quit trying to figure 'it' out. All of the 'whys?' - I need to let them go. Much easier said than done!!
I also needed the reminder that God is in the business of blessing us. After the rain comes the sun, right? He blessed Job immensely because he remained faithful. It didn't mean that Job didn't question, or struggle, or grieve. We are all still human. Yet he still walked with the Lord. That's all he had and he hung onto that. How many walk away in tough times? Then they are really sunk!
But I am on a tangent...

Where I am really blown away is - in His infinite wisdom - He placed the Psalms as the book following Job. The book of song and worship. That is exactly what we are to do in ALL circumstances, but especially when we are having trials and struggles. What will bring us out of the dark spaces?
Focusing on God.
On worship.
On something greater than ourselves and our circumstances.

I certainly don't have it figured out, but enjoy it when the vision becomes a little clearer.