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Sometimes in life we all go through the proverbial experience summed up in the axiom that says "when it rains, it pours !" That time when it looks like all hell has broken loose over you and your entire world is crashing down on you. Everywhere you turn there seems to be a problem waiting for you and your entire life is a litany of woes. You have no clue what's going on or whether Our Maker is still out there and if He cares. At such times just remember that when the night is darkest morning is near and that weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning.
During the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century, German pastor Paul Gerhardt and his family were forced to flee from their home. One night as they stayed in a small village inn, homeless and afraid, his wife broke down and cried openly in despair. To comfort her, Gerhardt reminded her of promises about how things always work out for good. Then, going out to the garden to be alone, he too broke down and wept. He felt he had come to his darkest hour. Soon afterward, Gerhardt felt the burden lifted and sensed anew goodness. Taking his pen, he wrote a hymn that has brought comfort to many.
"Give to the winds thy fears; hope, and be undismayed; God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears; God shall lift up thy head. Through waves and clouds and storms He gently clears the way. Wait thou His time, so shall the night soon end in joyous day."
It is often in our darkest times that we learn of the existence of a higher power. Our sufferings and troubles help us see how weak and defenceless we truly are. We can't do everything by ourselves. And when we see this truth, like Paster Gerhardt, we receive new hope. Are you facing a great trial? Take heart. Trust and Obey. Wait a while. Things will get better and who knows, you might receive a "song in the night."
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