This Too Shall Pass

When times are good, be happy;

    but when times are bad, consider this:

God has made the one

    as well as the other.

Therefore, no one can discover

    anything about their future. Ecclesiastes 7:14

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

In a short video on YouTube, shared from an interview, Tom Hanks has this bit of wisdom: “this too shall pass”. You feel great, you have all the answers: this too shall pass. You feel bad, you feel angry: this too shall pass. "Time is your ally", Tom says: just wait it out.

I thought of this when I cut peonies to display in vases in the house. They are so lovely and the scent is as well, but soon they’re shedding petals on the sill, they’re browning on the hedge. “This too shall pass” ensures that we don’t take some things for granted.

“This too shall pass” when times are hard: take heart, it won’t last forever, God is with you.

“This too shall pass” when times are easy and things are going well: don’t take it for granted, thank God for his provision.

“This too shall pass” when we’re feeling like we know it all, a reminder that humility might benefit us.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to remember that you are with us during the difficult times, and help us to remember to be thankful when things are going well and we feel your blessing. Amen.

Donna Gustafson

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