- The Book of Job takes us on a journey through suffering and lament—one that is extreme in every way. Join us as we explore the Book of Job chapter by chapter, and ask yourself what it might look like to continue to include God in all the wild seasons of your life. We’ll cover a new chapter every week, so read along!
Sometimes, “submit to God” can sound a little heavy—like you’re about to get called into the principal’s office or asked to give up everything you enjoy. But what if it’s actually an invitation to peace, not pressure?
This verse comes from Eliphaz—one of Job’s “friends”—and while his timing and delivery weren’t exactly comforting, he accidentally stumbled on something true: peace flows from surrender. Not the kind where you throw up your hands in defeat, but the kind where you open your hands to trust.
Think of it like this: submitting to God isn’t losing yourself—it’s finding your rhythm. It’s choosing to trust that God sees what you don’t, knows what you can’t, and loves you deeper than you understand. It’s saying, “God, You lead. I’ll follow.”
And peace? It’s what shows up when you stop wrestling with every outcome and start resting in the One who holds it all. It’s not just a quiet moment—it’s a settled soul.
And that word prosperity—don’t just hear dollar signs. Think deeper. Think joy that doesn’t depend on circumstances. Think contentment in the middle of the mess. Think wisdom that sees through the fog and friendships that feel like soul rest.
So today, what’s one thing you’re gripping that maybe God’s asking you to release? One area you’ve been trying to control that you could hand back to Him?
Try it. Just one step. That’s where the peace starts.
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