In Ruth 1:20 Naomi charged God for her bitterness. Contrast that with Job. After all he lost in rapid succession, Job 1:22 says, “In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.”

Many times in counseling others I have heard their bitter words charging God with wrong. Asaph started to blame God. Psalm 77:4 says, “You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.” Then he began to review in his mind Who God is at all times.

Verse 10 he admitted, “…This is my anguish…” Naomi received a gift. Boaz married Ruth and she bore him a son. The women proclaimed change to Naomi. Ruth 4:15 says, “And may he be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age…” Restorer means to turn away from one’s sin and toward God.” You are not hopeless! Your life can also be restored and nourished through His love.