God hath not promised skies always blue,

Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;

God hath not promised sun without rain,

Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain.

God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,

Swift easy travel, Needing no guide.

He hath not promised we shall not bear

Many a burden, many a care.

But God hath promised strength for the day,

Rest for the labor, light for the way,

Grace for the trials, help from above,

Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

--- Annie Johnson Flint

I was sitting here this morning preparing for Sunday School and this poem came to my mind. I hadn't read it for years, but it is just as encouraging now as it was then. The Lord is my love, my life, my all. I have overcome many battles in my lifetime, but only with His help and guidance. The last line of this poem says it all. I am who I am today because of his unfailing sympathy, undying love.

I hope each of you have a wonderful day today!