In Job 31, Emma Dotter & Brent Buuemi ask the question: “How to keep up spiritual morale in dry season.” Brent compares suffering to having our face pressed against stained glass. Oftentimes we see the shattered glass and not the full picture. Brent & Emma talk to both types of listeners: those who have experienced severe suffering, and some maybe haven’t. Brent encourages us to solidify our beliefs before the trial that we experience so that when we are in the trial we are ready. 
 
 Additional Scripture in this Podcast: 
 Colossians 4:2, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving…”
 Proverbs 19:3 “When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.” 
 John 16:33, “In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.” 
 2 Timothy 3:12, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,” 
 1 Peter 4:12, “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange was happening to you.” 
 Daniel 3:18, “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” 
 Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” 
 Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…”
 Hebrews 4:15, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin…” 
 
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