Sometimes we, in our limited understanding, think how nice it would be if all of our days were filled with sunshine -- free from the cares and burdens of life. But in reality, we know that God has not promised that we will never have any storms come into our lives. And, sometimes, storms are a blessing! My husband was raised in south Texas, and sometimes it would get very dry and the gullies and little streams would dry up and become filled with debris and trash. Then, one day there would come an "old-fashioned gully washer" that would sweep away all the trash, etc., and the stream would be clear and flowing again. If you are going through a storm today, make sure that the root of your faith is grounded deep in God's blessed Holy Word and His wonderful love! Here you will be held safe and strong as you draw nourishment from the never-failing promises of God! And as you journey day by day, remember to hold this blessed song in your heart!
"God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
God hath not promised we shall not know Toil and temptation, trouble and woe; He hath not told us we shall not bear Many a burden, many a care.
God hath not promised smooth roads and wide, Swift, easy travel, needing no guide; Never a mountain, rocky and steep, Never a river, turbid and deep.
But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the labour, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love."
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