bible journaling

The Angst of Waiting September 5, 2022

“If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.” - Horace

Stormy days come into all of our lives. Sometimes we’re prepared for them and we pass through them rather quickly. At other times we are surprised by them and have to rely on inner strength and faith to get past the threat they impose.

However, sometimes we don’t actually face a real storm; we just imagine that a storm is coming and so we get up every day wondering whether this will be the day the lightning strikes and the wind blows. We simply can’t trust that God has more for us than a bad storm.

What if you changed your view right now? If you imagined only good coming your way, you might find that storm clouds seldom gather anywhere near you. God wants everything to happen for your good because you mean so much to Him. He has prepared and planned for sunny days because He loves to see you radiate with happiness. Step away from your impending thoughts of gloom, and let the sun shine in your life.

“We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” - Romans 8:28 NLT

Let us pray: Lord, we know that we let our worries get out of hand and often anticipate things that never happen. Please help us to live more in the present and find joy in the moments we’re living today. Father God, hear our prayers of intentions from today, from our prayer wall and for any unmentioned prayers in our hearts.. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

(Today’s devotional comes from”You are Blessed: 366 Devotions written by Karen Moore) Published by Christian Art Publishers