Have you experienced a dramatic turn of events? Have you been lifted from the depths of despair to be raised to the heights of celebration? Have you gone from barely being able to pay your bills to being able to save for the future? Have you thanked God for the change?
We experience ups and downs, positives and negatives throughout our lives. There are small changes that occur each day. Those we often take no notice of. However, it is often the small changes each day that lead to a much larger change over time.
It is only when we stop to look back over time that we see the large change that has taken place. Often, when we are young, just starting life as an adult, we struggle financially. We barely earn enough to pay our bills. We long to have what our parents have, but we don’t want to wait thirty years to get it. Yet, for most, it takes many years to accumulate financial stability.
Some experience deep sorrows through the loss of a loved one or a heartbreaking loss of a relationship. In the days, weeks, and months that follow, we may not think we will ever get over it. The truth of the matter is, we won’t. However, we will grow from it and experience times of celebration again. We overcome the sorrow and joy returns.
How does this happen? We can attribute it all to God. He works in our lives when we don’t realize it. He puts new people into our lives. He arranges for a promotion in our job or new job for us. God lifts us out of the depths of despair and sets our feet to dancing with joy. Therefore, we should praise him and give him the thanks he deserves.
I pray we all know that sorrow and despair will not last. I pray we look forward to the joy of God coming into our lives. I pray each one of us praises God and give him thanks for working in our lives. Celebration will come. Joy will come. Praise God. Thank God for lifting you up.
Psalm 30:11-12
You have turned my mourning into dancing;
you have taken off my sackcloth
and clothed me with joy,
so that my soul may praise you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
Marty Pressey 