Grayest of Days

When was your most dreary day?  It was that day that you had no joy in your heart regardless of what song you heard, word was said and no touch could helped you to feel good inside.
I recently had a couple of those days. The days were close together and no matter when the sun was or wasn't shining there was no joy to be found in my heart; I was in  total darkness inside.
Jesus tells us that He is the light of the world, the light that shines in us, and He should be the reason for our joy. However, we are human and we just don't feel it inside.
Here are some words of encouragement for you to read and absorb so the next day you are feeling low, you can have your cup filled to overflowing quickly.

Jesus wants you to know:

No matter what your circumstances may be, you can find Joy in My Presence, On some days Joy is generously strewn along your life-path, glistening in the sunlight. On days like that, being content is as simple as breathing the next breath or taking the next step. Other days are overcast and gloomy; you feel the strain of the journey, which seems endless. Dull gray rocks greet your gaze and cause your feet to ache.  Yet Joy is still attainable.  Search fro it as for hidden treasure.
begin by remembering that I have created this day; it is not a chance occurrence.  Recall that I am present with you whether you sense My Presence or not.  Then, start talking with Me about whatever is on your mind.  Rejoice in the fact that I understand you perfectly, and I know exactly what you are experiencing.  As you continue communicating with Me, your mood will gradually lighten.  Awareness of My marvelous Companionship can infuse Joy into the grayest day.


~Be encouraged


Psalm 21:6;  Proverbs 2:4

Steps of Faith

There are days when I believe I have enough faith to carry me through to the ends of my life. Then I am knocked down and feeling like I have to start all over again. 
Imagine if you will a staircase. To get to the top you must take one step at a time. With life, we have many trials and each step of faith gets us closer and closer to the top. However, there is no end in sight because faith goes on and on. The ultimate goal should be to get closer and closer to Jesus Christ with every step of faith we take. 

Romans 5:1-5
[ Faith Triumphs in Trouble ] Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ ,2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Yet, how often do you or I take the time to see our struggle as a step into something glorious?  Most of the time all we can think of is how awful we feel. We can't see past our noses. Really, we cannot see the joy that we should have, the praise on our lips for what we are going through to make us stronger to move up to the next step. The Word tells us we should go from glory to glory. 

2nd Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed in the same
image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

My friend, be encouraged, your trials will only last a short time. Your choices of today will also determine your stepping stones. I pray that you will give praise in your storms, take your steps with grace and mercy that are never failing and are here for only a short time. 

Be in peace today.