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Friday... There is help in our darkness and for our sadness.


Friday... There is help in our darkness and for our sadness. Yes there is!

Psalm 97:11 (AMP) says, "Light is sown [like seed] for the righteousness and illuminates their path." That is the darkness part. "And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection]." And that is for the sadness.

So how is your day going? Is there a darkness hanging over you? You're not sure where to go.  Your path doesn't seen clear. You need some light. Well, if you live a righteous life then light is sown like seed and illuminates your path. The NIRV translation says, "Good things come to those who do what is right." So if are you doing what is right then look for His light.

Then the sadness. Are you walking around with your head down with deep sadness? There is a lot that can bring sadness into our lives. But if you're one of (NLT) "those whose heart is right", if you are (AMP) "upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection] "then you have an "[irrepressible] joy', available to you and that will take care of the sadness, won't it? (NIRV) "Joy comes to those whose hearts are honest." 

And the Psalmist goes on, verse 12 (NIRV), "You who are godly, be glad because of what the Lord has done. Praise him, because his name is holy." The Amplified translation says, "And praise and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name." He has done so much for us and is doing so much in and through us, so let's praise Him and give Him thanks.  And that will go a long way in taking care of the darkness and the sadness. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning


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