The Day the Lord Has Made

   “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad (Psalm 118: 24)

   Many who never mention God are quick to blame Him for tragedies such as Coronavirus.  These are usually the same people who want to blame God for virtually anything negative that happens but never praise Him for the many good things that occur.  Why does He get the blame but never the praise?

   There will be evil in the world.  There will be persecutions, trials and difficulties.  In a sinful, unrepentant world we must expect evil.  The more we refuse to confront evil the greater it’s presence will become.  I believe evil flourishes, in large part, because of our acceptance of, or at least apathy toward, evil.  We ignore our duty to reject it.

   My life, like everyone’s, has had its’ ups and downs.  There have been times of great joy and happiness but there have also been times of heartbreak and sorrow.  That is life in a broken world.  No one is blessed with complete happiness and no one is condemned to complete sorrow.  We experience both and that is good.  Without experiencing some pain, sorrow and disappointment we would never understand how blessed we are in the good times.

   Each day is a gift from God.  If it is good give thanks to God; if difficult turn to Him for strength and mercy.  In either case, accept the day the Lord has made and be glad.

Lord, we blame You for the bad.

We don’t give You praise for the good.

Open our hearts to Your love and mercy.

May we give You thanks for every day.

Amen