Each day comes with challenges-some are new challenges and some are the same things that have been hanging around for awhile. Some days it seems the challenges stack themselves up against us and form walls that can’t be penetrated. Feelings of isolation and despair set in, take over, and seem to be unending much like the multiple cloudy days experienced in winter in some places. When will the sun shine again? When will the light break through the walls?
When this happens, remember a few things that are listed in Isaiah 49.
- We are God’s creation and He cannot forget us-v. 15.
- God is faithful and chose us as His own-v. 7
- God is our strength-v. 5
- God comforts and has compassion on His people- v. 13
- God will save and vindicate His people from those who try to put them down-v. 25
- Those who wait hopefully for God will not be put to shame-v. 23
There are so many things coming at us from all directions every day. It’s so easy to get caught up in what we see, kind of like the cloudy winter. The sun is actually shining-we just can’t see it because of the clouds. When you can get above the clouds, you can see the sun. Instead of just trying to survive the cloudy days, remember the 6 things listed above and you will begin to thrive again and see the sun!
Nae's Notes 