“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. (Job 38:4)
As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress. (Job 37:23)
For God does speak—now one way, now another though no one perceives it. (Job 33:14)
Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: (Proverbs 31:28)
And to man He said, “Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.” (Job 28:28)
“To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.” (Job 6:14)
How NOT to be a counselor of discouragement
Depression comes and it comes to Godly people. If you never go through deep, dark moments of depression, hurt, and pain you can never experience how Jesus “sticks” to you. (Proverbs 18:24)