Life can be hard for sure. I guess that's the only certainty we have. There will be difficult times. Even Jesus set the expectation clear with his disciples.
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
The last couple of months have been hard. Starting with the need of a surgery then the passing of a family member. We can probably make a list of the things people around us are going through. But this is not the reason for this little message. This is a reminder of God's grace and mercy.
I wish we didn't have to go through difficult times, but every difficult season will build our character and faith, will allow us to see and experience God’s promises in our own lives. Our hope in the midst of hardship is that we have a God that never leaves us, that remains faithful and will never let us walk this seasons alone.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me." Psalm 23:4