Whatever Is True, Whatever Is Noble

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Philippians 4:8

This is excellent advice. It is hard to do sometimes though. I get to worrying about something or wondering what someone meant by something they said and my mind goes off thinking about bad things.

That's when I have to get up and do something to distract me. Because it is very hard to change what's going on in my head without changing what I'm doing or where I am.

Doing housework can be good for this too. Sometimes that's the only reason my housework gets done! Which doesn't say much about my diligence...

Joy Comes In The Morning Psalm 30:5

"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5

This is true. It is hard to remember when you are weeping though. It is good to be reminded that it doesn't last forever. Even grief has stages. The worst of it will pass.

No one will ever be forgotten but it won't hurt as much to think of them after a bit. You will be able to remember the funny things, the good things, the things that bring a smile instead of tears.

Sometimes it doesn't take too long...sometimes it takes years. And sometimes you think the bad times are done and then you see or hear or smell something and the weeping comes to visit again.

We just have to remember...we will see our loved ones again. It isn't a permanent parting. Not this time anyway. Morning will come...and with it comes Joy.

Lord haste the day!