I was feeling guilty for not being happier. Sitting in church we spoke in choral reading, make a joyful noise of thanksgiving. The minister asked for announcements of celebrations; I could think of none. We read in Psalm 118: 23 "rejoice and be glad in it." And yet, I don't feel it. For now, I am not happy. And my word of the year is "in joy"--serve in joy! live in joy!
And then during prayer, I heard a bird singing. I realized that I hadn't heard that sound for several days because of the passing storms. And I realized that the bird doesn't sing while it is raining but as soon as it stops, songs break forth. I am reminded of some scriptures: John 16:20 "But your weeping shall suddenly be turned to wonderful joy..." and Psalm 30:5 "Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the dawn." I am assured that this is just a passing rain shower! No guilt needed.
Is it raining on you today? The sun will be out soon! Ding, Dang, Dawn
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