The rains that come before sunny spring days can make life feel cold, stagnant, and grey. But, we know this will pass and the sun will shine. We must wait, without fret.
We can trust in the Lord.
The sun is hidden behind the clouds, but we know it’s there, continuing it’s daily course:
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth Psalm 19:4-6.
The clouds and rains are good for the ground. The seed is broken and soon will sprout. We can trust in God, and grow in Him, if we spend time in His word each day:
The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul Psalm 19:7.
How can we know if we don’t take time to seek God? We need refreshing of the soul—whether we are young or old.
We must first consider, am I His child? Ask Him to fill your life. Receive His Son, His forgiveness, His hope. In Jesus’ Name, thank Him for new life.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple Psalm 19:7.
Worthy of our trust, the Bible says of God’s Word. Wisdom from God will fill our simple minds.
Yes, and we can know that God hears our prayers. The Bible tells us so, time and again. When we call on His name, He is Faithful and True.
The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart Psalm 19:8.
Taking time for what’s good and right. The Word of God will give joy to our heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes Psalm 19:8.
The sun shines in our heart as we witness the goodness of God.
God does the work. We must trust, know Him more and more, and seek to obey. The seed of love will grow.
As we adore Him, the hymn proclaims: “Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day!
Speak aloud old words of praise and our hearts are refreshed as sun that appears after a rain.
The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous Psalm 19:9.
We can trust our God. He is right in all He does. We must seek Him when we are tempted and afraid. He is only a prayer away.
Our faithful God, the Light of the Lord, abides in our praises. Let’s speak Henry J van Dyke’s words of praise:
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals, join the happy chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sunward
In the triumph song of life.
(Tell me, if the peace of God touched your heart as it did mine, speaking aloud God’s hymns and Psalms!)
anxious, sinful life.