2016 was a year that will live in infamy for me, especially in certain areas. While I am truly blessed beyond measure, there were some instances, some situations, some circumstances that arose last year that were challenging. Why these things happened is anybody's guess. Partly, I am sure, is that it is just one of those things.
The first week of January, which we find ourselves in, is "Someday we'll laugh about this" week. I am sure there are instances in each of our lives that while they were happening they really sucked but, looking back years later, we see some of the humor of the moment. I can certainly see GOD'S hand of protection and guidance; I can also see how funny it was that I reacted as I did, or how others would have gotten a chuckle from my reaction.
Today's word is Psalm 30:5, NLT, which reads, "For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning!"
This verse is a good reminder that what we may be going through, though difficult and challenging and exhausting, will pass. GOD'S favor will last forever and will see us through our most difficult and darkest times. If we will remember where He has brought us from, it will give us the strength to get through what is ahead.
We're also reminded that, while this world brings its challenges and sadness, joy will come again. Will it happen immediately? Probably not. Will it happen tomorrow? Maybe not. Will joy return? Absolutely. If we will just try to remember GOD'S goodness and grace through out difficult times, and rely on His strength to sustain us and deliver us, we, too, may just find that someday we'll laugh about this.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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