There are times when I honestly think... will it ever be sunny again; outside or even in our lives? Some days can be pretty discouraging. We all have great days and not so great. The question is how to make a rainy day not seem quite so dark?

It has been a particularly rough week for Bill and I. I feel weary and a wee bit discouraged to be honest with you. I find it easier to believe God when the sun shines and everything is at it should be-according to me anyway. 

That is not how life works out though. Hard things happen. People make bad choices and we suffer the consequences with them. Then there are people very dear to us, who get sick and recovery looks doubtful. Yet God promises us in His word that He is with us. He helps us through the storms that life seems to land on our path. 

How do you get the stuff you know is true in your head to land and seep into your heart? To be honest with you, for me, it is a choice. I switch what I am staring at. If I keep staring at what is breaking my heart, then the clouds will remain, even when the sun shines outside my window.

Psalm 37:18 says "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." It comforts me to know that He is near. When my heart aches, He is not far off. That comforts me.

Isaiah 41:10 is one of my favorite verses. It  says "So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed-( or lose courage),for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand".

You may think- well, your troubles must be over if you are thinking like this. No they are not over, my heart is still troubled- deeply troubled. I chose today to put into God's  hands these burdens which weigh me down. I will likely have to give them to Him again in about an hour. It is like that sometimes, especially when the burdens are  people precious to you. God is right there, waiting to receive back the very burden I gave over to Him three times already today. He is patient though. He gives me peace again. I put my eyes on Him.

He is bigger then any cloudy day or difficulty we face. He may not "fix" things the way I want Him to or even with the speed I think He should. He will take care of it though. 

He wants us to trust Him. His love for you on this day has not changed. May you find hope and peace for your heart today!