Hold Fast Righteousness

"I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go." Job 27:6 Job's friends had been accusing him of sinning. They told him that God would not be punishing him like this if he had not sinned, but job explained to them that he had held to his righteousness tenaciously. He had remained faithful to God even in these very trying circumstances. He blessed God after he had lost most of his family and earthly possessions. How could he do that? I believe that he had a deep love for and trust in God that didn't depend on what he got from God. We, also, must be like Job. Our trust in God must be unshakable, and founded on our love for God. The Holy Spirit will enable us to stand firm even when life doesn't go as we'd like it to. Lord, help me to hold fast to my righteousness. Help me to trust You through thick and thin. Help me to serve You no matter what I face. Thank You that we can know that You will never fail us.