Life is Good

Today…whatever comes my way…

In the joy…God leaps and high-fives and brings the balloons.

In the tears…He brings the Kleenex.

In the sadness…He sits on the floor next to me and holds my hand.

Life is not good because of the circumstances.

Life is good because He is with me.

We were never promised a life that didn’t have the tough times. God never told us to expect lollipops, sunshine, and rainbows every single moment.

He told us to expect Himself. To expect Him to show up and understand and care.

That is why Life can be Good, even in the messy.

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

(Overcome: “to get the better of…to prevail over…to overpower”)

When I’m in a really messy place, I try and remember…I don’t need to stay here. There is a God Who Loves Me who is bigger than the messy. A God who will get the better of, prevail over, and overpower all the chaos and heartache and worry. I can choose to move to a different place. Even if it’s just a few inches. Because I’m walking with The One who can heal, soothe, care, and comfort. I’m walking with The One Who Overcomes.

Today…whatever comes my way…

Life is good. Because He is with me.