Fairfax Church

Day 27 Scripture to meditate on: There is a mine for silver     and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth,     and copper is smelted from ore. Mortals put an end to the darkness;     they search out…

Day 26 Scripture to meditate on: And Job continued his discourse: “As surely as God lives, who has denied me justice,     the Almighty, who has made my life bitter, as long as I have life within me,     the breath of God…

Day 25 Scripture to meditate on: Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: “Dominion and awe belong to God;     he establishes order in the heights of heaven. Can his forces be numbered?     On whom does his light not rise? How then can a…

Day 24 Scripture to meditate on: “Why does the Almighty not set times for judgment?     Why must those who know him look in vain for such days? There are those who move boundary stones;     they pasture flocks they have stolen. They…

Day 23 The Patience of Job? Scripture to meditate on: Then Job replied: “Even today my complaint is bitter;     his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. If only I knew where to find him;     if only I could go…

Day 22 Scripture to meditate on: Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: “Can a man be of benefit to God?     Can even a wise person benefit him? What pleasure would it give the Almighty if you were righteous?     What would he gain…

Day 21 Scripture to meditate on: Then Job replied: “Listen carefully to my words;     let this be the consolation you give me. Bear with me while I speak,     and after I have spoken, mock on. “Is my complaint directed to a…

Day 20 Scripture to meditate on: Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: “My troubled thoughts prompt me to answer     because I am greatly disturbed. I hear a rebuke that dishonors me,     and my understanding inspires me to reply. “Surely you know how…

Day 19 Scripture to meditate on: Then Job replied: “How long will you torment me     and crush me with words? Ten times now you have reproached me;     shamelessly you attack me. If it is true that I have gone astray,     my…

Day 18 Scripture to meditate on: Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: “When will you end these speeches?     Be sensible, and then we can talk. Why are we regarded as cattle     and considered stupid in your sight? You who tear yourself to…