Rain or Shine
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Hello friends,
I was thinking about all the rain we have recently had, and it reminded me of a wonderful truth I wanted to share with you. I often see the rain and think, “Another nasty day,” or “No sunshine today.” However, I remember that even when the clouds obscure the sunshine, it is still shining nonetheless. Clouds and rain do not prevent the sunshine; they merely obstruct my view of it. I'm also reminded that sunshine and rain are both necessary for life, and too much of either is detrimental.
The same is true in life. We are, at times, bombarded with hardships, setbacks, or worries that cloud our view of God and his working in our lives. We desire sunny days and wonder where God is when the heavy rains pour down on us. However, it behooves us to take a moment to remember – sunshine gives life but rain does as well. And while every day in our walk of faith may not be sunny, let's try not to let the rainy days get us down – when life is hard, messy, monotonous, dark, depressing, hopeless, and confusing – because God is always giving life, in the sunshine and the rain.
I pray this truth brings you hope, peace, and encouragement today.
With much love,
Bryan
Hello friends,
I was thinking about all the rain we have recently had, and it reminded me of a wonderful truth I wanted to share with you. I often see the rain and think, “Another nasty day,” or “No sunshine today.” However, I remember that even when the clouds obscure the sunshine, it is still shining nonetheless. Clouds and rain do not prevent the sunshine; they merely obstruct my view of it. I'm also reminded that sunshine and rain are both necessary for life, and too much of either is detrimental.
The same is true in life. We are, at times, bombarded with hardships, setbacks, or worries that cloud our view of God and his working in our lives. We desire sunny days and wonder where God is when the heavy rains pour down on us. However, it behooves us to take a moment to remember – sunshine gives life but rain does as well. And while every day in our walk of faith may not be sunny, let's try not to let the rainy days get us down – when life is hard, messy, monotonous, dark, depressing, hopeless, and confusing – because God is always giving life, in the sunshine and the rain.
I pray this truth brings you hope, peace, and encouragement today.
With much love,
Bryan
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