Everyday Won’t Be Sunny!

Everyday won’t be sunny!  We all know that, but if you’ve had a string of days that aren’t sunny & bright  it can be depressing.  So what do you do when you wake up with what I call the “blahs”?  What do you do when you just can’t shake the dark cloud hanging over your head?

I woke up like that a few days ago.  God is taking my life in a whole new direction that I never could have planned.  So this year and a half has been full of various changes and new things.  Some of the changes have been great and some have not been fun at all.  On top of that, days before this I got some news that was very disappointing! This left me pissed off at God because I believed that this matter was going to finally be over, especially after I had done all the stuff we’re taught to do as Christians!  I said the prayer, I extended my faith, I believed God’s word, etc.  Now I’m in the middle of processing these emotions of anger, disappointment, and frustration!  When I woke up the other day, Satan met me trying to convince me that I was just tired of all of this.

You’ve been there too, right? Have you had any days that weren’t sunny?  Of course you have, however, this was not my 1st rodeo.  This was not the 1st time that God didn’t answer my prayer in the manner I requested.  My experience with God has taught me that God’s way of doing things always covers things that I can’t and factors that I didn’t even know about.  But, that doesn’t stop Satan from sending negative emotion meant to get us to give up.  In fact, he takes full advantage of it.

When I woke up that morning, it was not a sunny day.  The “blahs” were laying on me like a blanket, but I knew what to do.  The 1st thing I did was acknowledge it for what it was and who sent it.  I then talked to God about it and asked Him what to do about it.  (I don’t care how mad I get at God; I am never leaving His side!)  The “blahs” were so heavy that it had me not wanting to get out of bed; I didn’t feel like doing anything.  I just wanted to stay in bed.  I then had a choice to make, and I decided to simply push past those demonic feelings and open myself up for what God had for me that day.

God met me on the other side of the push.  I went to my “to do” list (you always have to have a plan for your day) and I started making some phone calls I had planned to make.  One of those calls was to a friend who is in the hospital having surgery.  Her situation wasn’t sunny, but she was so upbeat and grateful that I let it wash over me like a wind and it blew that dark cloud off me.  There was the sun.  I was laughing so hard inside because it confirmed what I already knew.  God can take me being mad at Him, but He never leaves our side.  He promises us that in Deuteronomy 31:6 (nkjv); Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

When your day isn’t sunny, it shouldn’t surprise you.  God told us that this life comes with persecution in John 16:33 (cev); I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world”. We will go through some things, that’s what makes your muscle, but Jesus has already taken care of that so you can win every battle, every time!

 I prefer sunny days. So, since I know the fight has been fixed in my favor, I boldly press forward to take my victory in whatever attack has been sent to defeat me!  I moved on with my day and it was great!

Here are the things I remember (of course with the Holy Spirit’s help) when my day isn’t sunny and things seem dark.

1.      Stick to the original plan.  This is not the time to abandon ship & give up.
2.      Remember this darkness/dark cloud is only temporary.  Every storm passes.  Keep your eye on Jesus.
3.      Remain calm so you can hear God give directions.  Write down what He tells you.
4.      Take your condition (how you feel) to God & leave it there.
5.      Remember this situation is only a test.  Be determined to pass it because if you don’t, you will have to take it again.
6.      Encourage yourself like David did in 2 Samuel 6:14 (cev); He was dancing for the Lord with all his might, but he wore only a linen cloth.  Use the things that make you feel better to lift you up.  I use music, dancing, scripture, friends and just goofing off.  Work all the things that work for you.

We were sent from heaven to earth to help God save his children. And even though it’s not always easy, God told us that we will always win.  Isaiah 54:17 (nkjv); No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord..

I was made for the fight I’m fighting and you were made for the fight you’re fighting.  Just be determined to win no matter what the attack.  Here’s something else that will help you.  Joyce Meyer has a book entitled “Enjoying Where You Are on The Way to Where You’re Going” that is a great weapon against dark situations and circumstances.

God will not do things exactly like I want Him to, but His word has not and will not ever fail me, Isaiah 55:11 (cev); That’s how it is with my words. They don’t return to me without doing everything I send them to do.”. I’ve never taken a loss with God, and I do not plan to start now.  Remember the situation I was just telling you about, where I got the disappointing news?  It’s not over, and I will win!

Everyday won’t be sunny, but every day I win. How about you?