12/1/2017 Restoration: What We Could All Learn From The Book of Job & The Term “Reversion To The Mean”Read Now Most Christians have read the story of Job, a man who pleased God and who lost everything because God allowed the devil to test him to see if he would curse God. Job was a faithful servant and although he lost his fortune, family, and his health he never turned away from God. In the end, everything that was taken from him God rewarded him with 7 times more than what he had at first.
Hurricane Harvey left the city of Houston in massive destruction. Houston residents lost their homes, personal belongings, and family members. Some people asked, “Why would God allow something like this to happen to innocent people?” My question is, “Why not?” You don’t have to be a follower of Christ to know that test and trials teach us life lessons such as patience and strength. If you have never experienced anything how will you ever learn to handle a challenge? The best thing about taking a loss is the process of restoration. You may lose material possessions but your restoration includes not only material possessions restored but you gain mental strength and endurance. You may lose a personal relationship, but God restores your heart and you gain wisdom to distinguish who should and shouldn’t be in your life with more clarity. You may lose a loved one, but God restores your prayer life and you gain peace that will allow you to help others who are grieving. “Reversion To The Mean” is a theory used in stock that basically states that no matter how great the loss (and profit) of a financial market it is almost guaranteed that it will eventually return to its average price over time. “Reversion to the Mean” is a theory we can apply to our everyday life. In times of despair walk in the confidence of knowing restoration is inevitable. There are no statistical calculations like what’s shown in the stock market to predict when restoration will occur, but we do have hope, insurance, and assurance that there is restoration after devastation. XOXO, Krystale Jane'l
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