Friday, December 9, 2011

Weeping and Laughing

"Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh."
                                                           ~ Luke 6:21

    Life can be down right scary sometimes. So many things of this world surround us with uncertainty. Sometimes our problem is as small as how will my exam go today? Then there are the much bigger problems like will this be my loved one's last breath? No matter what your problem is, it can bring stress, tears, silence, anxiety and many other problems.
   Yes, these are the times when life is hard, but these are also the times so well needed. When life flows easily along, Christians can get too comfortable. We forget the reason that we woke up breathing this morning was become God allowed us too. The Lord is always by our side, but I know I forget this often. Then my pain comes and I suddenly remember He is there.
     I am so thankful He is always there, even when to my shame I forget. Maybe I am weeping now, but in His goodness, He tells me I will laugh again. Me, the person who wakes up morning after morning, breathing because He let me, and I forget He is always there. Every time I say a bad word, think a mean thought, do an evil deed, God is right there watching sadly, yet when I am sad, He has promised I will laugh again.
     When bad things happen, the struggle of how could a loving God comes into play. How can I really play that card though? I disappoint Him every day with my bad attitudes...my sin, and He still loves me that much to forgive me and constantly unconditionally love me. Though situations may not turn out as I want them too, I stand amazed at the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. Just when you think that no hope remains, He gives us some in a way that only He can. His grace is all sufficient, and His love never ending.

What a truly awesome God we serve! I know I certainly do not deserve His compassion for me.