When these celebrations ended—sometimes after several days—Job would purify his children. He would get up early in the morning and offer a burnt offering for each of them. For Job said to himself, “Perhaps my children have sinned and have cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular practice.

One day the members of the heavenly court1:6a Hebrew the sons of God. came to present themselves before the Lord, and the Accuser, Satan,1:6b Hebrew and the satan; similarly throughout this chapter. came with them. 7“Where have you come from?” the Lord asked Satan.Satan answered the Lord, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going on.”

Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship. 

The Lord gave me what I had,and the Lord has taken it away.Praise the name of the Lord!”22In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God.

His wife said to him, “Are you still trying to maintain your integrity? Curse God and die.”

Lord God my Father,

I lift up my children to you and pray your Truth rest well with them. Protect my family from evil desire and help me keep your peace in all situations, you are always good. Keep me in the company of your people.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen