Job 42:10 - And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, WHEN he prayed for his friends...
Because it turned his focus off from self and his own problems and onto others and their needs.
This is opposite of what the world pushes: "you need more ME time" "take time for yourSELF" "love yourSELF more" and so on.
But the Bible shows us the oppposite: that God turned Job's situation around WHEN he focused and prayed for others.
We all have things we've went through. Many have stories they could tell and books they could write about their trials and what they've endured in life. But, as I was thinking yesterday, we will always find someone who has had it worse. Many of those you would never know about it if you didn't already know.
If you're going through situations and troubles, turn your focus away from the problem and toward praying for others. See what God will do.
I'm not saying to not pray for your need and situation. But when you've already prayed and prayed and prayed about it, try turning your prayers more-so to the needs of others and place your personal need in God's hands....then leave it there and trust Him. God blessed Job with double when he focused on praying for others.
Job 42:10...also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
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