The Silver Lining

“Every cloud has a silver lining means that you should never feel hopeless because difficult times always lead to better days. Difficult times are like dark clouds that pass overhead and block the sun.”

But how does this relate to our Lord?  When tough times come, and they can be very tough, they bring us closer to God.  Perhaps because we are reminded just how much we need Him ?.  We tend to talk to our Lord more; ask for help more; and grow in our acceptance of His Will.  And because we do, we also grow closer to our Lord.

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:8

When times are good, there is a human tendency to become to “busy” for prayer time and time spent with our Lord.  But even though God misses us, because He loves us, He wants us to have good times!

The truth is, as human beings, we need both.  Good times give us not just good times for today, but hope that there will be good times tomorrow.  Tough times remind us to turn to God and spend time with Him ?.  Tough times bring us closer to God. 

For God is the silver lining in the cloud in which we may live for a time.  Hang on to Him and He will pull you through ?

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