Joy Comes in the Morning

How thankful I am for God's truth expressed in...Psalm 30:5 "...Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning."
No matter how dark the night may seem, the light of hope and mercy floods our very soul.

Only this very morning, I was reminded of God's light as I looked upon that which shone through my kitchen windows. The dancing colors reflected off the stained glass windows moved upon the surface of the kitchen counter, and seemed to be making time with a bird's song coming from a moving branch from the century-old oak tree directly outside the window.
This was not the case for me not so long ago. Then, the light was absent, and only darkness loomed. Circumstances seemed unchangeable, and the sheer stillness that accompanied this darkness appeared to never end.

Yet, God's Word and His promises are true. For the night does not last forever, and the faithfulness of our Father comes marching upon the eastern horizon. It's brightness and colors are magnificent! My soul rejoices with gratitude.

So, if tonight you are wrapped in darkness and solitude, look up. Very soon, and very near will the morning appear, and in your heart you will feel the light that only Jesus can bring, and joy that is inexpressible, and void of infection by circumstances or trials.

Joy comes in the morning!