This rain seems to reflect the state of my spirit; dreary, gray, stormy, no brightness, no peeking through of the sun…I look at the weather projections and note clear skies are expected in three days. And I find myself wishing that I could find a “site” that would tell me how many days the current storms in my life are expected to last! I think it would allow me to pace my heart by having an idea of how much longer I have to endure the grueling conditions.

But then I wouldn’t be desperately needing my faith in the darkness to be grown by You, would I? And You promise that is absolute gold! Please help me to know this for the gift that it is–the fellowship of Your Suffering; walking Pierced Hand in hand–learning to trust Your Ways, Your Truth, Your Timing, Your Heart. Jesus!