Pondering Point

While this is definitely a prayer from Job, it is not a one of request or supplication, but of admission or recognition -- a prayer of repentance. It’s a response to God’s Word in Job’s world; he was humbled, something we can all use. Let’s use his story to reflect on our own story, re-centering on God.

Review

Like Job, have you spoken of things you do not understand? Have you been critical of God’s ways despite a lack of knowledge of how He works?

Repent (if necessary)

Like Job, admit that you have been critical of God’s way of handling situations in your life. If you want greater insight of how little you know of God’s ways, read Job 38-41 (and Job’s final comments in chapters 27-31, 42)

Return (as necessary)

Adapt and adopt Job’s final words for yourself:

I know that you can do all things;
no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
You asked, “Who obscures my plans without knowledge?”
Surely I spoke of things I did not understand,
things too wonderful for me to know.

Prayer

Father God, Like Job having to listen to You question him, I don’t know how I would hold up under questioning by You. Let my ears truly hear You and my eyes rightly see You that I might genuinely humble myself and sincerely repent in dust and ashes (adapted Job 42:1-6).