By Linda Tancs

American singer Linda Ronstadt performed a song entitled Poor Poor Pitiful Me. What a pity party, indeed! The story shows a woman who bemoans everything that has befallen her; she sounds a lot like Job (Job 10:1). Self-pity is the enemy of hope and the opposite of gratitude. Of course, life is challenging and events can be burdensome. Sometimes, you can’t find a praise report in any of it. Still, praise Him (Psalm 7:17)! That’s where your focus belongs anyway.

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES (a teaching and speaking ministry), Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.

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Linda Tancs is a writer, photographer and avid blogger on various subjects. She holds a Certificate in Theology and Ministry, with distinction, from Princeton Theological Seminary. This blog is intended to foster contemplation on the role of faith in personal and professional development. Interested readers are invited to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/goforwardinfaith.

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