Mourning to Morning

Psalm 30:5 "...weeping may last through the night but rejoice comes in the morning"

There is something about the morning that is just so peachy! I don't know if it's the fresh feeling after the exhaustion I was experiencing the night before when I plopped my head on my "squishy" (my pillow); or if it's the fresh hazelnut coffee aroma that tickles my nose; or if it's the fact that I have so much to be thankful for and this is the time that the Lord brings all of it to mind- when I have a clear mind; or maybe it's that the Lord gives me a peace and joy that surpasses all understanding; or maybe it's the combination of all four.

Everyone has sad days. Some people might have sad moments every day. Some people might be so broken that all day every day is a sad day. The lie from the enemy is that we have to sulk in our sorrows because we are doomed. That's a bunch of hogwash..

Just like Psalm 30:5 says: our mourning lasts through the night. The night is always the worst for hurting people. I relate this to when I am sick with strep throat. For some reason, my body is more susceptible than most to this infection. Since I've had it so many times, I am very good at detecting the onset of the infection, and by very good, I mean that I have mastered this skill. When I'm sick, nights are awful. Right before I go to bed, I'll have the worst body aches, the sorest throat, and the highest temperature. There is just something about the night that stinks.

We might be emotionally ill. Or maybe physically ill. But GOD IS GREATER! Morning is so much greater than mourning. We should be overflowing with joy this morning, and immersing ourselves in scripture about God's love and His nearness to us when we are burdened or heavy laden. He is our defender when we are weak. His love surpasses all understanding, and he wants his children to be well! He doesn't like to see us sad. When we abide in him, he will abide in us (John 15:7). When this is done, he will give us 24 hour mornings (don't confuse this with me saying that he won't allow suffering and pain-- I am simply just saying that he will fill that void in our lives, whatever that may be).

The truth is that God is our Comforter and it is only lies from the enemy that we should mope and sulk. Let's let him fill our heart and lives with him so we can have abundant and overflowing joy! This is so much more fulfilling and long-lasting (unlike Dentyne)! This is a HAPPY day! :)