Joy Does Come in the Morning | Friday Food

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Downloads from Heaven

For the next few months we are looking at “Downloads from Heaven”.  In these “downloads” we are contemplating what it would be like if we got a message from God.  We will be exploring messages from God about pain and suffering and healing and other topics too.  When you read these “downloads” you will notice that they are in quotes.  This is to help you think from your heart NOT your head.  Don’t get caught up in whether or not God, (however you understand God) actually said these things.  Just let them speak to your heart.  I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.  Here is today’s download.

Joy Does Come in the Morning

What if, in the deepest, darkest moments of your life, God said to you:

“Joy does come in the morning.  In the dark night of the soul, it is not the answers to questions you seek, it is my presence you want and it is my presence you get.  It may take years to fully understand what even one dark night might mean.  In fact you may never know the full meaning if anything at all.  But even in the darkness you can be sure that I am with you and that is the miracle and the gift of the dark night.  Not that the dark night goes away but that I am with you.  The dark night lets you experience my presence in new ways and gives you wisdom for the challenges of life.  Rejoice in all things — even the dark night of the soul.  I love you.”

We all experience these dark times in our life.  And joy does come in the morning. Tell me in the comments below, how you survived and if anything in today’s Download from Heaven makes sense to you or is helpful to you.

Photo Credit: Dawn of Acceptance by Hartwig HKD on Flickr