When Life Hits Hard, It's Not Always Punishment (Inspired by Psalm 90:7)

Sometimes life hits you so hard, it feels personal, like the universe is punishing you. Maybe it's an unexpected breakup, losing a job, or getting blindsided by someone you trusted. But not every storm is punishment. Some are just part of the process.

It's easy to think, "What did I do to deserve this?"

But the truth is, life doesn't only break people who've done wrong. Sometimes, bad things happen simply because they're part of the unpredictable, messy human experience. It's not always punishment,it's just life. And you will get through it.

Sometimes life knocks you down so fast, it feels like you've been cursed. I cannot begin to tell you how many times in my own life I feel that way.

Maybe it's a breakup you never saw coming.

Maybe it's betrayal from someone you trusted.

Maybe everything was going great--and then suddenly, it wasn't.

Maybe it's all of the above.

It feels like punishment. Like some kind of karma, or even divine wrath coming down on you.

You start replaying every move you made, every word you said, thinking, "What did I do wrong? Why is this happening to me?"

But here's something you need to remember:
Not every storm in your life is a punishment.

Sometimes, life simply shifts.

People leave.

Plans change.

Things break down.

It's not always about what you did; it's about what needs to happen to push you toward something better, or to teach you something you didn't know you needed.

Feeling broken doesn't mean you're broken.
It means you're human.

You're allowed to grieve, to feel confused, and to ask why.
But don't get stuck in the mindset that you're being punished.

You're not being destroyed, you're being redirected.

The same storm that feels like it's breaking you right now might one day be the reason you discover a stronger, wiser version of yourself.

This isn't the end. It's just part of your story.

Read Psalm 90:7

Sometimes when you read a verse in the Bible, it's good to look at the glass half full. Especially when you are facing difficult events, natural disasters, and overwhelming situations.

More Morning Devotionals:

• Stop Wasting Time Arguing With People Who Won't Listen (Inspired by Proverbs 29:9)
• Be Careful Who You Follow - Not Every Leader Feeds You Well (Inspired by 1 Peter 2:2)
• Stop Stressing Over the Past, Let It Go (Inspired by 2 Corinthians 5:17)
• Stay Strong, Don't Let Them See You Fall Apart (Inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:13)
• Unconditional Love Is the Strongest Connection (Inspired by 1 John 4:16)
• Why Some People Keep the System Rigged (Inspired by 1 Corinthians 11:21)
• It's Time to Grow Up and Leave Old Habits Behind (Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:11)
• Feeling Overwhelmed? Breathe--You're Not Alone (Inspired by Isaiah 40:31)
• Stop Comparing - Everyone Has Their Own Struggles (Inspired by Galatians 6:5)
• Want Peace in Your Life? Help Those Around You (Inspired by Romans 14:19)
• Careful, Not Everyone Who Looks Good Has Good Intentions (Inspired by 1 Samuel 16:7)
• Temptation Always Starts Small - Learn to Spot It Early (Inspired by 1 Corinthians 10:13)
• If You Can't See Your Blessings, Why Ask for More? (Inspired by Ephesians 3:20)
• Stop Stressing Over What You Want, Focus on What You Need (Inspired by Romans 8:6)
• Let People Talk - Stay Focused and Keep Doing Good (Inspired by Jeremiah 9:23)
• If You're Called to Lead, Be Ready to Serve (Inspired by Luke 22:26)
• Integrity Always Wins - Even If No One Sees It (Inspired by Proverbs 11:3)
• Be Careful - Some Investment Advice Only Helps Them, Not You (Inspired by Proverbs 16:2)
• Some People Push You Down When You're Already Falling (Inspired by Job 12:5)
• In Tough Times, Hope Is What We Need Most (Inspired by Romans 15:13)
• When Life Hits Hard, It's Not Always Punishment (Inspired by Psalm 90:7)
• Leadership Without Compassion Isn't Leadership at All (Inspired by Romans 12:8)
• Be Grateful for the Moments You've Been Protected (Inspired by Psalm 136:1)
• Stop Waiting for Luck--Take Responsibility (Inspired by Psalm 18:25)
• Learn To Be Content No Matter What You Have (Inspired by Philippians 4:12)
• Let Go of Toxic People--They Won't Change (Inspired by Jeremiah 13:23)
• Why You're Not Receiving What You're Asking For (Inspired by Jeremiah 29:11)
• Why So Many Leave Their Homeland for a "Better Life" (Inspired by Jeremiah 23:1)
• Trust the Process - Life Has a Bigger Plan for You (Inspired by Isaiah 43:19)
• It's Not Enough to Wish--You Have to Believe (Inspired by 2 Timothy 4:8)
• Poverty Isn't Just a Struggle, It's a Business (Inspired by Proverbs 11:14)
• Run with patience and focus on the path set before you (Inspired by Hebrews 12:1)
• Some Leaders Profit From Your Struggles - Stay Alert (Inspired by Proverbs 16:12)
• Leadership Isn't Luck - It's a Responsibility (Inspired by Isaiah 40:23)
• Some Seasons Feel Too Heavy - But Don't Lose Hope (Inspired by Psalm 6:1-2)
• Stop Acting Like a Victim - Or You'll Keep Attracting Vultures (Inspired by Matthew 24:28)
• Stop Talking--Start Doing. Your Life Won't Change Itself (Inspired by James 1:22)
• Real Strength Isn't About Showing Off (Inspired by Jeremiah 9:23)
• Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight - But Move Differently (Inspired by Proverbs 24:16)
• If It Hasn't Happened Yet, It's Just Not Your Season--Yet (Inspired by Deuteronomy 28:12)

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