We live in a world that is blatantly imperfect- we see the evidence of sin and evil around us...and sometimes those things feel discouraging. But the great news is, we don't have to let this world drag us down! People say, "It wasn't like this when I was kid," but the truth is that sin has been around since the Fall of Adam and Eve, and it just takes different forms in each generation. But what was true all the way back in that garden is still true now: there is nothing so big that God can't handle it. God has already won this battle, and for those who simply trust in Jesus, we are walking in the light. If you find yourself being brought down by the news' stories, or broken relationships, or other difficult circumstances in this world, remember that you are God's child. Remember that He is your refuge. He is your Light in the darkness! And His light will shine in your life like a beacon of hope. Don't be discouraged. He has overcome!
"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12
Journey on!