Friday Matters

Everyday Heavenly Tent

Some seasons bring more groaning than others. Every year I wonder how I made it through January. But I make it because of God's goodness and grace, God's undeserved kindness. There's always hope. But, there are times I can't groan or find my voice because I'm stunned with the ache and anxiety of it all. It’s a comfort to know that God understands and doesn't condemn you for your feelings.

2 Corinthians 5:1-7 talks about our bodies being a tent. We read, "Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven. For in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we wish to be clothed in our heavenly home. Thankfully God has given us His Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.” It’s okay to groan. This earth is not our home, and some seasons are harder than others. It’s a decision to walk by faith and not by sight and get the help we need…everyday.