Our Weakness.....

So the past several months have been pretty difficult for me. I won't bore you with the details or have a pity party for myself... Its not really my style. But I did come across this poem a few days ago. The author is unknown (I wish that I could take the credit....) Its seemed a little cheezy at first but then I read it again. I began to see the truth that was spoken in this poem and so I thought I would share it with you.

It’s sometimes very difficult
for us to understand
the wisdom and the love behind
the things that God has planned.

But we wouldn’t have the rainbow
If we didn’t have the rain;

We wouldn’t know the pleasure
If we never tasted pain.

We wouldn’t love the sunrise
If we hadn’t felt the night;

And we wouldn’t know our weakness
If we hadn’t sensed God’s might.

We couldn’t have the springtime
or the yellow daffodil
if we hadn’t experienced
the winter’s frosty chill.

And though the brilliant sunshine
is something God has made.
He knew too much could parch our souls
so He created shade.

So God’s given us a balance:
Enough joys to keep us glad,
Enough tears to keep us humble,
Enough good to balance bad.

And if you’ll trust in Him you’ll see
Though yesterday brought sorrow,
The clouds will part and dawn will bring
A happier tomorrow.

I cling to the promises that God has written me and turn to His Word for comfort and understanding. I would like to understand everything and have a good reason why bad things happen.... but that is not what He asks. He asks for our love and our faithfulness even when things don't make sense. Its hard sometimes. It doesn't make sense; but when we are faithful during those times, we are truly witnessing to others....

Love and Trust Him. It will be OK.

The really beautiful thing about trials is that when you are thru them your relationship with Jesus is closer and stronger than before. Now that is something to celebrate!

Dear Lord, You are good and everything You bring into our life is for our good and Your glory. Help us to see beyond the rubble and to You for the lessons necessary to grow our faith. I love you! Amen.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything"

- James 1:2-4