Curse Your Face

But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.

Job 1:11

I think this is one of my greatest struggles. Take away all the good things and will I still bless the Lord. More importantly, perhaps, will I do that with the people around me? Will I continue to respect them, honor them, and love them, even when, especially when, they do not return that respect, honor, or love.

It seems to me this is what God is calling me to do every day, in every way. It seems the weakest thing to do, to love and respect those who don't do the same. But it is the way of cross, and the crown.

Amen.