Many of you know the struggles I've had the past few years. Struggles with depression, wandering in the wilderness of life. Days filled with tears, regrets, and "What ifs". But as Easter approaches this year, the hope is returning. I'm trying to live "One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus" as my mom used to sing. And, as dad used to say, "forgetting the bad and holding on to the good memories."
Then I think of Paul in Philippians 4:8-9 saying, "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."
So, even as I continue to struggle with the roller coaster of emotions, I'm humming NewSong's lyrics to "Red Letter Day":
Every day before the rush gets started
I get down on my knees
And I pray, Lord, I need You here to guide me
Please speak to me
And something happens that I can't explain
His Word starts talking to me and
I'm out to face this world again
Chorus
I had a friend call me up and tell me
How he struggles through each day
I told him that I didn't have all of the answers
This world's a crazy place
I've learned to hide God's word in my heart
So I can have it with me when the pressures of the day start
Chorus
So many hidden treasures in God's Word for us to find
The mysteries and secrets that are there to bring us life
I do believe it's gonna be another red letter day
[it's gonna be another red letter day!!]
I do believe it's gonna be another chance for me
To take His Word and walk by faith
I got a smile with every step I take
Knowing He is here with me
It's gonna be a red letter day
May God grant you a Red Letter Day.
