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Though He Slay Me

Redemptive Recovery

May 16

"Though He slay me, I will hope in Him; Nevertheless, I will argue my ways before Him."

(Job 13:15)

Few verses in Scripture capture the raw tension between faith and suffering like today's. Job has lost everything; his wealth, his health, and even the support of his closest companions. And yet, in the depths of despair, he makes one of the most powerful declarations of trust ever recorded: “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.”

...faith is not the absence of struggle; it is clinging to God in the midst of it.

This is not blind optimism. Job is not pretending that everything is fine. He is honest about his pain, his confusion, and even his frustration with God. Yet beneath the questions, there remains a deep and unshakable hope. Job understands something we often forget: faith is not the absence of struggle; it is clinging to God in the midst of it.

For those who are walking through deep pain, this verse offers both comfort and challenge. It reminds us that hope in God does not depend on our circumstances. We can trust Him even when nothing makes sense. We can pour out our hearts before Him, even when we don’t understand His plan.

It’s okay to wrestle with God. It's okay to ask questions. What matters most is that we keep coming to Him. Faith doesn’t mean we always feel strong; it means we don’t let go.

Are you in a season of pain or confusion? Can you still say, “I will hope in Him”?

Lord, even when I don’t understand what You are doing, I choose to trust in You. I ask today that you strengthen my heart. Give me the courage to hope in You, even in the darkest valleys and teach me to walk by faith, not by sight. In Your precious name, Amen.

Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.

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Faithful to Forgive

Redemptive Recovery

May 15

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

(1 John 1:9)

Confession is not about groveling or trying to earn forgiveness. It is about coming into agreement with God: acknowledging our sin for what it is and trusting Him to do what only He can do. This verse doesn’t offer forgiveness as a possibility; it presents it as a promise. If we confess, He will forgive.

Forgiveness isn’t about minimizing sin. It’s about maximizing grace.

This is the heart of grace. We don’t come to God hoping He might show us mercy. We come knowing that He is faithful and righteous. He has already made the way through Jesus Christ. The cross was not partial payment; it was full satisfaction for the debt of sin. Because of this, we can approach God honestly, without fear of rejection.

We all know what it means to fall short, to carry guilt, and to long for a clean slate. The beauty of this promise is that God not only forgives; He cleanses. He removes the residue of shame and sets our feet back on solid ground.

Forgiveness isn’t about minimizing sin. It’s about maximizing grace. When we confess, we’re not telling God something He doesn’t already know. We’re opening our hearts to receive what He already longs to give. And we’re reminded once again that His character never changes: He is faithful.

What do you need to bring into the light today? What sin are you holding onto that God is ready to cleanse?

Father, thank You for being faithful and righteous. I confess my sin to You, not to earn forgiveness, but to receive it. Cleanse my heart, renew my mind, and help me walk in the freedom You’ve already provided. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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The Substance of Faith

Redemptive Recovery

May 14

"Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.”

(Hebrews 11:1)

Faith is more than just wishful thinking: it is the certainty of what we hope for and the evidence of what we cannot see. This defining verse opens one of the most powerful chapters in Scripture, known as the “Hall of Faith.” It invites us to anchor our lives in something deeper than what our eyes can perceive.

We live in a world that says, “I’ll believe it when I see it.” But the life of faith flips that script: “I’ll trust because He said it.” Faith clings to God’s promises, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. It is a deep assurance in the character of God, a trust that He is who He says He is and will do what He has promised to do.

For many of us, faith often feels like stepping into the unknown. We don’t always see immediate results. There may be pain, uncertainty, and moments of doubt. But faith says, “God is still working. His promises still stand. My hope is not in what I see today, but in what He has declared.”

Faith is not passive: it moves us. It helped Noah build an ark before the rain. It caused Abraham to step out before knowing the destination. It gave strength to people who faced lions, fire, and rejection. Faith takes the invisible and makes it the firm foundation we build our lives upon.

What are you hoping for today? Are you trusting God even when you can’t yet see how He’s working?

Jesus, thank You for being faithful, even when I can’t see the full picture. Help me to trust You in the unseen, to cling to Your promises, and to walk by faith and not by sight. Strengthen my heart with the certainty that You are with me. In Your name, Amen.

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