Good morning! How are we faithing this fine day? I want to express how joyful I personally am. Sure there are troubles and things that bite but the joy of my Lord is always present even when I am sad. Jesus is ever present when things are great and when things are bad. People ask why things happen on this earth and to be simplistic, we ain't in heaven so everything ain't perfect. The sun shines on the good and the bad. If a murderer and a saint are standing in the rain, they both get wet. Encouragement during rough spots can be taken from that thought. You will come out the other side and if you don't and you believe in Jesus, you'll be in paradise anyways. Looking inwardly at the strife you have will not make anything any better. Why these odd musings? You are loved. You have solace. You can be joyful while passing through all kinds of turmoil. Jesus is the answer. Don't buy that? How has not believing worked out so far?

Ps 15
O LORD, who may abide in Thy tent? Who may dwell on Thy holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt, and does not change; He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
NAS

Ps 144:3-4
O LORD, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for offering yourself for us. Lord, we need you in everything we do and ask for clear sight of your plan for salvation. Grant us wisdom and clarity in everything we do. Help us recognize needs and appropriate actions to those needs. Teach us to be mindful of your ways in all we do. Thank you for sacrificing yourself for a lot like us, only true love would motivate that! In Jesus' name we pray, Amen