“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12, ESV) When we think of the man Job, the first word that usually comes to mind is suffering. It is true. As we read his story, we learn that Job endured a season of intense suffering. But when we really look at his life, we discover he was a man whose life was marked by prayer. It was the foundation of his life. Job prayed for his children. Rising early in the morning, Job would offer sacrifices to the Lord on behalf of his ten children. He…
