Some days come

There are some days when you feel like crawling under a rock. Not because you did anything wrong, it was just “one of those days”.  You know the kind – you wake up to a phone call bearing bad news; then you move on to emails that aren’t so wonderful either.  And all of a sudden, the day you had planned is not the day you will have. 

My bible studies lately have been on the topic of persevering.  Nehemiah persevered in rebuilding the walls; Noah persevered while building the ark; Jesus persevered through the suffering of the cross.  In each scenario, there was a precious outcome to be had; a time altering experience that would impact the world for eternity. 

Although I doubt the challenges I am facing right now will impact the entire world for eternity, my response to them will impact the world around me.  It will be a testament to the goodness of our Father and a reminder of how lost I am without Him.  And based on God’s word, if I persevere, I am certain to find that the joy in the end was worth the price. 

​Lord, thank you for loving me through the times when I am weak.  You are the strength of my heart and my portion forever.