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Bitter


Ruth:1:13b.
Things are far more bitter to me than for you, because the Lord Himself has raised His fist against me.
These are Naomi's words. I don't think she is right in saying this. But I do agree that she is going through a rough patch in her life. One of the most terrible paths she has trodden. She feels dejected and rejected by God Himself.
She feels her sorrows are heavier than what others go through and that she is justified in the way she reacts because she has faced much calamity in comparison with what others had to go through.
Even if you feel that everybody including God has left you alone, do not lose hope for His promise is that He is with you. Even if you feel that the Lord has raised His fist against you, the reality is that His overarching presence is always there over you.

John:14:1
Don't let your heart's be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in Me.

Your name is written in my heart
Your days are held within my hands
And I have set your life apart
And I will tell you once again.
I'll never leave or forsake you.
- Bob Fitts
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  1. Unknown14 May 2021 at 08:27

    Encouraging messages Keep continuing such messages

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  2. Mathews Philip14 May 2021 at 09:07

    🙏

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  3. KS14 May 2021 at 09:24

    🙏🙏

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  4. Unknown14 May 2021 at 10:22

    Yes, from Naomi's later experience we see how God turned her situation from Ruth and Boaz marrying and still later our Saviour coming from that lineage. How true are His promises! HALLELUJAH!!

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  5. Smita Itty 14 May 2021 at 14:49

    True🙏

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  6. Jessy14 May 2021 at 14:52

    Beautiful thought beautiful msg. Praising God . Jessy

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