Adversity

Sometimes some of the most encouraging words in the English language are, "This, too, shall pass." We may feel that some adversity has pitched a tent in our yard and set up a permanent campground there, that it has come to say forever, but it will eventually move on our of our lives. How do we know that? Because God has given us this promise in Psa. 34:19, "A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all."

If I am facing, or trying to endure, an unpleasant situation, it helps me to project my thoughts to the time it will be over, to the joys of the future, to all the wonderful things that God has prepared for us. It also helps to enjoy as many of God's gifts in the present as I can and to thank Him and praise Him for each one.

Heavenly Father, thank You that You will lead us through each season of adversity and bring us out on the side of joy. Thank You for the special serendipidies of pleasure that You give us even during our most difficult times. Amen.