{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63c8aa2e6bb05b0010d12f57/64017a6d1420180011731ddc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lent 2023 Day 11 : Tell God How You Feel by Deacon Cletta Rochester-Duckett","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63c8aa2e6bb05b0010d12f57/1677818340926-991466112ab17ff138d11068d6ae9270.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>&nbsp;“I was born with nothing, and I will die with nothing.&nbsp;The Lord gave, and now he has taken away. May his name be praised.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Job&nbsp;1:21</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When you hit a setback it’s okay to tell God you’re mad, sad, or depressed. It’s okay to express all your feelings to God, but don’t get bitter.&nbsp;Bitterness is saying you don’t trust God when trouble comes. It’s like a poison that will tear your life apart if you let it. Job experienced all types of problems.&nbsp;He lost his family, his fortune and his health.&nbsp;But instead of becoming bitter, he focused on God’s goodness.&nbsp;Job knew that God was still in control even though everything seemed to be falling apart. When setbacks come, and they certainly will, you must focus on the fact that God has the big picture in mind.&nbsp;Many things will change in your life.&nbsp;A perfect life is not promised to anyone.&nbsp;</p><p>No matter what setbacks you face, remember that God will never stop loving you.&nbsp;He has a plan for you that is good, and He cares about all of your life.&nbsp;When everything falls apart, don’t get bitter, find reasons to praise God.&nbsp;It’s not easy, but He is worthy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let us pray:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>Dear Father, </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Your holy word tells me to pray without ceasing.&nbsp;In all things large and small, at all times, happy or sad let me seek your wisdom and your strength in prayer.&nbsp;In Jesus’s name, Amen.</em></strong></p>","author_name":"Memorial Presbyterian Church"}