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Today is a Gift

With each new day comes new obstacles. When we get weighed down by these obstacles and our own expectations, our hope dims and our frustration brightens. I'm here today to testify that dimming hope is not possible in a day walked closely with God. This doesn't mean you toss your anger and frustration in his direction and throw your requests out into open air; walking a day with God means spending time in his presence and opening up the conversation with him to rid you of frustration and hopelessness. 

My frustration this morning!
Made me late to work but
prayer brought me favor
with timing.
We are learning that every day is a gift from God. Each day doesn't have to be open season for opposition; each day can bring new hope, new opportunities, second chances and excitement for what is to come. We don't have the promise of tomorrow, but we do have the promise of a life lived well with God on our side and the guarantee of an eternity spent with him. 

A joyful time with friends
and God.
Each frustration you have is an open door to spend time with God and to learn more about how he feels towards you. It's a chance to feel love and encouragement from the best daddy ever. Use the never ending frustrating days as an opportunity to spend more time with Daddy. Use them as a reminder that he's still here and wants to spend time with you. He loves you so much and wants to help you through the hard times. He wants to rejoice with you through the good times and he wants to rest with you in the down times. Turn on the light hiding under the frustration through the power of God's love. His love can light up the darkest corners of your mind and heart to reveal a life of joy you never knew was possible. 
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