Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin a fresh each morning. Lamentations 3:23
The sun is shining this morning. Looks like a beautiful day ahead...
It's not what I was expecting. I fell asleep last night to the sound of pouring rain, and fleeting thoughts of others storms that have passed this way before. It's been like that all week.
As we prepared to travel to the town where we have been ministering this week, I went online to check the weather forecast. I have been feeling rather "sun-deprived" for much of the past year, so I went to the weather website hopeful that things would be looking bright. Things were NOT looking bright. In fact, the forecast called for nice weather in the days up until we arrived, at which point it would begin to rain through the rest of our scheduled days in this location. Well... at least I didn't come with high expectations of sunshine!
What has happened has been very different from the forecast. Each afternoon, I have had sunshine. And each day I have made sure to get out and go for a walk, because I knew that according to the weather man, it would be short lived. Most nights, there has been rain as I have fallen asleep, but in the morning, I have risen to sunlight streaming through the windows!
As I sit this morning typing this, there is actually a glare coming from the window in front of me, causing me to squint a bit... And it calls me to praise the Lord! It may seem a small thing, and yet as I bask in the glorious sunlight this morning, all I can think of is the incredible love and faithfulness of my Father! He has freed me from the "rainy days" of trouble in the past, and let His Light shine down on me, warming my heart and lighting my way.
Great is His faithfulness, indeed!
What a wonderful thought...!
Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning! Psalm 30:5b
Hey Susan-
ReplyDeleteMy name is Baeley Hathaway. I am 13 years old and I live in Post Falls, Idaho. I go to New Life Community Church. I was just online and somehow came across you're Jeremiah 29:11 Ministries website. I was inspired that your kids were taking part in spreading the word of God at such a young age. Some day I'd like to teach His name while traveling also. One night at youth group, my pasture was preaching on not being seen as you but when someone looks at you they see Christ through you. I thought it was funny that that what you said also. I was very inspired by your story. I just wanted to say keep your eyes focused on the Lord, He's proud of you.
With all my love,
Baeley Hathaway