In His Presence

Have you ever had one of those days? It’s cold, gray and rainy. Maybe one of your friends lost their mother over the weekend. Or you plate at work is overflowing, and you’re not sure where to start? Maybe one of your offspring is having boyfriend or girlfriend problems, and they’ve come to you for advice. And you were at a loss for anything constructive to say, and you feel you let them down? Or maybe someone in the family just lost their job? In the morning you sort of lie there, wondering why you should get out of bed because discouragement or worry is weighing you down. Not sure which way to turn?

David must have had days like that. So many of his psalms are full of complaints and cries for help from God. But I like what he says in Psalm 16:11: “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

From the human standpoint, what lies ahead in our lives may look insurmountable. But the path of life goes through that mess, and God has promised to show us that path. His presence will be found along that path, so as we travel it, regardless what surrounds us, we can have fullness of joy. So don’t let the gloomy clouds get you down. Remember His promise that He’ll be there, and go forth with joy on your face. Remember, many of those walking by us today are looking to us for a ray of happiness. Be prepared to share it with them.

Have a Sonny day, even at the center of the storm!

Dr. G