Drops of Sunshine - Daily Bread

 I have a driveway that I don't use all too often. It's my dream to one day install those little lamps that will make parking there easy during night time. The word of God is just like that. During times of darkness, God is there to light my path. It's a reminder that we are not alone, even in the darkest of places. God is always right there so that we are not only pursuing light at the end of the tunnel, but the journey to reach it is just as bright.

Whenever I'm thinking about prayer, I often end up reading this passage. Hannah is always a reminder for me of the importance of persistence. Keep praying and mean what you pray.

Has anyone ever asked you for advice? Then following your release of pearls of wisdom, they do the opposite. Only to come back and tell you that they wished they followed your advice. That's frustrating, right? Why'd they ask in the first place if they were only going to do their own thing? I always think about that when I reflect on receiving Godly advice. If you ask for it, be ready to receive the truth.

I get a little funny about food. Sometimes, though, I find something that is absolutely amazing. An example would be lasagna. Growing up, I remember having lasagna at church functions made by one of the church missionaries. This was so good! No matter who else made it, it just wasn't the same. It wasn't like the original. Just like with off brand products that come floating around, you will discover that when it comes to Jesus, He is incomparable. 

I had a conversation with a friend about...life. It seems like it's so easy to get overwhelmed. But giving in to that feeling never solves our dilemma. It's encouraging to know that God is deeply concerned about us. Just as He takes care of other aspects of His creation, he does the same for us.

 Have you ever handed someone something that you wanted them to fix? In asking for help, you have to let the thing or the situation go in order for the other person to take it. So if we are trust God with our problems and our cares, then turn it over to him completely. And don't stop praying along the way. Sometimes, that prayer serves as a reminder that you put the situation in God's hands. 

 There's an old hymn that says Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus. Recognizing God as our creator and the maker of truly all things provides reassurance that if anyone can fix it, God can. Trust Him with you!