One Day

Today has been so discouraging. I have cried. A lot. I have vented to friends, I have prayed, I have done multiple things that should help, but nothing seems to. Sometimes it's hard to cling to the promises of God when I'm feeling down, because even though I know they're always true and He will never change, sometimes those promises don't dry my tears that come from hurt, fear, frustration, and anger. They do however, soothe my heart, reminding me that this life is temporary, and I have SO much more to look forward to. THIS IS NOT ALL THERE IS. That is one promise that always makes me feel better. God is so good. Even right now, when I'm still angry, still hurt, and still questioning the future, He is still good. He always is.
I am, however, going to vent. Some people can be so inconsiderate. It amazes me how people in this culture (where Christianity is the dominant religion) think it's okay to bash Christianity because they don't understand it or don't agree with it. And unfortunately, no one will say anything about it. But if I were to get on Facebook and bash another religion, people would be all over me saying that I was prejudice and discriminating. But because there's so many people that hate Christians, it's okay to bash it apparently. The funniest/worst part about it is that the person that keeps posting this stuff is in the counseling program, supposedly learning to be objective and not judge people based on their religion, race, or anything else. Apparently you're not learning a whole lot...
It also kills me that I have tried SO hard, and done my absolute best to make sure that my beliefs don't affect the way I view others or counsel clients, and I feel like I have done a really good job with learning to accept colleagues and be friends with them no matter what they believe. I guess I just feel like since I have made such an effort to respect you, you should respect me too. But I know I can't control others and I just accept the way things are, even if I feel like I deserve better. Oh well, such is life.

There have been a few other things that have happened today that have been discouraging, but at the end of the day, I'm so thankful for my Father and all of his amazing promises. When I am down and feeling discouraged and spiritually attacked, all I have to do is remind myself of the hope I have in Him, and that one day, all tears will be wiped away and there will be no more pain, because I will see my Jesus face to face, and there will be nothing but joy. And no one can take that away from me :)