On the way to the train this morning I was really struck by how wonderful a day it is today. It's funny because you wouldn't think it to look at the sky or to feel the rain spots whipping into your cheeks on the wind. I'd done my devotional first thing this morning, so I was still reeling a little from that - that God comforts us with everything we need. He is ever providential, pre-empting our needs before we even know them ourselves.
It was really windy and that always whips up my spirits - I love the wind so much! Plus I was listening to some of the music from Prom Praise on my MP3 player - one song, particularly: 'I know that my redeemer lives and ever prays for me, a token of His love He gives, a pledge of liberty. Jesus, I hang on every word. I steadfastly believe you will return and claim me, Lord, and to yourself receive. And we will lift you up, HALLELUJAH, holy is our God, and we will worship you, for ever the same.'
How wonderful it is to repeat to yourself what you believe and stir your soul up into praise that way! Jesus WILL return and claim us. HE WILL! I love that song for reminding me of that truth when I'm in the middle of the normal doldrums of the day. Christians don't have to live a doldrumy life because we have such a wonderful future! I found myself grinning from ear to ear and singing along very loudly as I was walking up towards the station, with a bounce in my step, all because God loves me. How wonderful!
