Sometimes I see life as a roller coaster ride. We certainly experience the lows of troubles and suffering. But we also have times of exhilaration. The lows seem to last forever, but really are relatively short-term. Keeping our focus on the struggle just seems to bind us to them. Looking forward to the joy beyond our troubles facilitates our journey through them.
Psalm 30:5 says, “Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” We will certainly suffer troubles. But for the believer in God, these problems are momentary. Joy will soon come and this joy is eternal.
Reluctant Retiree 