Though Naomi certainly had her moments of negativity, saying “the hand of the Lord has gone out against me” (Ruth 1:13) and “the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me” (Ruth 1:20), her daughters-in-law positively loved her and did not want to leave her side. Ruth loved Naomi so much she determined she’d follow her, no matter what: “May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.” (Ruth 1:17)

But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me?”

Ruth 1:11

Naomi served God faithfully, though she couldn’t understand why He would allow her husband and sons die, and seemed unaware of His loving kindness and His good intentions toward her. In the end, God turned Naomi’s misfortune into blessing when Ruth married Boaz and gave her a grandson who was in Christ’s lineage.

At times, you may feel God has forgotten you. Serve Him anyway. Regardless of your circumstances, He is always worthy. As America goes through turmoil, pray God will work in this country for the good of His people. Remember the words of Habakkuk when things went wrong: “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.” (Habakkuk 3:18)

Recommended Reading: Romans 8:18-28