Bob,
I remember beginning with a day in May of 05 we (as a family) would begin to experience a chain of events that outside of God's sovereingty and providence there would be no other way to explain them. We were placed on a rollercoaster for about 1 yr. that just seemed to be as they say: "one thing after another" Job was becoming more and more real and we drew much of our strength from that very book. I watched my husband trust God in a way that showed me God and His love in a fresh new way. Just to give you a glimpse: hubby lost his job after 22yrs., both parents within 2 wks of one another, and other events, (I can't even believe it as I think back on it)God took us through these things in ways we could have never imagined, and all that was accomplished in the end can only be seen as you know God and like you say, in light of our chief end. All that to say that I appreciate your post, and that someone gave to us a
BOOK which helped put things in perspective.
Colossians 3:2 - 4 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
May the Lord continue to bless you in mighty ways!