My temptation when I go through hard times is to project that darkness onto my future. However, in God there is no darkness at all–only Light. Therefore, I can choose to focus on that Light which will shine in all circumstances–even a dim present situation.
I can choose not to focus on the circumstances that are weighing me down.
I can choose not to focus on the what ifs of the future.
Instead, I can choose to focus on the possibilities of the present day. I can even worship the God of today. The God of second chances. The God of new beginnings. New beginnings are often just a glimpse of things to come and a very small glimpse at that. But don’t despise those small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10). Simply put, they are a glimmer of hope. Treasure them.
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. ~ Proverbs 4:18
Thanks so much Jennifer !
Trudi Neufeld