“Our hearts ache, but we always have joy…” (2 Corinthians 6:10).
Life’s tough, friend. People let us down. Friends move away. Loved ones pass on. The neighbors don’t notice the hard work you put into your new flower garden. The executives decide cuts must be made and your name is drawn from the hat. It rains when you have a picnic planned. Washing machines break down. Cakes you were planning on taking to the church dinner burn.
Things happen that make it hard to celebrate each and every day—but you do, don’t you?
Is your happiness directly related to bubbly feelings or a picture-perfect end to your well-thought-out plans? Do rainy days and screaming smoke alarms keep you from enjoying life?
We, as Christians, have an inner ray of sunshine built into us—Jesus Christ. We should glow, despite the rainclouds. We should glimmer, despite the darkness of the night. We should smile, keeping in our sights heaven, not here.
What do you have in your heart? Are you filled with a feeling of overwhelm or anticipation? Dread or delirious excitement? Heartache or joy?
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Are you wise? Read Proverbs 11:30b. Pray for boldness today.
