The Shadow Proves The Sunshine

On my way to the Y this morning I was looking for some music to "pump me up." Yes, I need all that I can to get me motivated. So, I put on some Switchfoot which I haven't listened to in a while. I forgot how philosophical the album "Nothing Is Sound" is. I enjoyed listening to one of my favorite tracks called "The Shadow Proves The Sunshine." Some of the lyrics include:

Oh Lord, why did you forsake me?
Oh Lord, don't be far away away
Storm clouds gathering beside me
Please Lord, don't look the other way

We are crooked souls trying to stay up straight
Dry eyes in the pouring rain where
The shadow proves the sunshine
The shadow proves the sunshine

Sometime we get so wrapped up in our lives; storms of life, relationships, etc. that we forget about God's providence. We talked about this last night as well. We need to see life from a different perspective - God's perspective. Switchfoot gets it right, the shadow proves the sunshine. Even though there are dark days, there is always Someone who is bigger than any problem. As God's children, He will never leave us or forsake us. This week focus on God's providence. He is our Father and He cares for us and protects us. We read this verse last night: "Neither is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives everyone life and breath and all things (Acts 17:25, emphasis mine)." God doesn't need anything and He gives you and I everything. That is an amazing truth!