Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » From God
Be convinced in your heart that as a father disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
But Naomi replied, "Don't call me "Naomi'! Call me "Mara'! That's because the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.
"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!
"He tore me apart when I was at ease; grabbing me by my neck, he shook me to pieces then he really made me his target.
I have eaten ashes as food and mixed my drink with tears because of your indignation and wrath, when you lifted and threw me away.
"Son of Man, pay attention! I'm about to take away your most precious treasure with a single, fatal stroke, but you are not to mourn, weep, nor even let tears well up in your eyes.
Afflictions » From God
Be convinced in your heart that as a father disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
But Naomi replied, "Don't call me "Naomi'! Call me "Mara'! That's because the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.
"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!
"He tore me apart when I was at ease; grabbing me by my neck, he shook me to pieces then he really made me his target.
I have eaten ashes as food and mixed my drink with tears because of your indignation and wrath, when you lifted and threw me away.
"Son of Man, pay attention! I'm about to take away your most precious treasure with a single, fatal stroke, but you are not to mourn, weep, nor even let tears well up in your eyes.
Afflictions » Often severe
I told him, "Sir, you know."
Deep waters call out to what is deeper still; at the roar of your waterfalls all your breakers and your waves swirled over me.
"God has certainly worn me out; you devastated my entire world. You've arrested me, making me testify against myself! My leanness rises up to attack me, accusing me to my face. His anger tears me in his persistent resentment against me; he gnashes his teeth at me. My adversary glares at me. read more.
People gaped at me with mouths wide open; they slap me in their scorn and gather together against me. God has delivered me over to the ungodly, throwing me into the control of the wicked. "He tore me apart when I was at ease; grabbing me by my neck, he shook me to pieces then he really made me his target. His archers surround me, slashing open my kidneys without pity; he pours out my gall on the ground. Attack follows attack as he breaks through my defenses! He runs over me like a mighty warrior. "I've even sewn sackcloth directly to my skin; I've buried my strength in the dust. My face is red from my tears, and dark shadows encircle my eyelids,
People gaped at me with mouths wide open; they slap me in their scorn and gather together against me. God has delivered me over to the ungodly, throwing me into the control of the wicked. "He tore me apart when I was at ease; grabbing me by my neck, he shook me to pieces then he really made me his target. His archers surround me, slashing open my kidneys without pity; he pours out my gall on the ground. Attack follows attack as he breaks through my defenses! He runs over me like a mighty warrior. "I've even sewn sackcloth directly to my skin; I've buried my strength in the dust. My face is red from my tears, and dark shadows encircle my eyelids,
You caused men to ride over us. You brought us through fire and water, but you led us to abundance.
You cast me into the deep into the heart of the sea. Flood waters engulfed me. All your breakers and your waves swirled over me.
Trials » From God
Be convinced in your heart that as a father disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
But Naomi replied, "Don't call me "Naomi'! Call me "Mara'! That's because the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.
"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!
"He tore me apart when I was at ease; grabbing me by my neck, he shook me to pieces then he really made me his target.
I have eaten ashes as food and mixed my drink with tears because of your indignation and wrath, when you lifted and threw me away.
"Son of Man, pay attention! I'm about to take away your most precious treasure with a single, fatal stroke, but you are not to mourn, weep, nor even let tears well up in your eyes.