may/june 2026

     I believe most people, when asked to describe the best thing that has ever happened to us, our answers are readily available.   They are accompanied by smiles and exuberance, possibly because the word “best” triggers feelings of goodness and happiness.  On the other hand, when asked to describe the worst thing, our responses are the opposite.  This might be a result of how our emotions are directed by the laws of human nature, which is similar to how members of a church choir are to their director.  We connect good with happiness, and bad with sadness, two emotions on different ends of life’s spectrum.

     Throughout my journey of walking with God and trusting His leadership and direction, I have learned that I am never alone. Through every hurt and pain, through every hill and valley moment, God has always been there.  Even during the times when I have walked away, He was there, providing grace, even when I didn’t deserve it.  God has shown me through each experience that there is a lesson to be learned, and without the experience of joy, pain, and heartache, I wouldn’t know.  I wouldn’t know what it feels like to win and conquer my giants. I wouldn’t know what it feels like to see mountains move in my life, and to see strongholds come down.  Without the low moments, how would I know what it feels like to see the Holy Spirit work on my behalf, during moments when I have no words to explain my pain. 

     As children of God, I believe that we should never stop striving to get into alignment with what God has purposed us to do.  We all have assignments, unique and specific, and accompanied by a clear list of instructions that God provides.  He instructs us to pray without ceasing.  He instructs us to follow Him and to trust His word.  God instructs us to repent and turn from our wicked ways.  

      While our journeys can be difficult, we must be mindful and know that trouble doesn’t last always, and joy does come in the morning.  Get up for your morning, and know that regardless of what it looks like, good or bad, God is still working.