I see myself as a firm believer. I remember a particular day when I was a teenager. It seemed like everything that could go bad, did. I vented to my mom that my day had been one of the worst days I could remember ever having. Her wise response was this. "Then you know that tomorrow is going to be a better day!" I will admit now that I thought she was a little crazy but I did take her word for it. The very next day was, just like she said, probably one of the best days I ever had.
There are a lot of difficult times that we all will have to deal with. Sometimes we get an unfortunate break. Some of those come from decisions we make and others are controlled by the decisions of others. Nonetheless, the decision is ours how we will let it affect us.
Do you believe that the 'sun' will shine on you after a bitterly hard storm? Do you believe that hurt can be repaired through the kind words of a dear friend? Do you believe that the strength of your family can endure any kind of heartache? Do you believe that you are a magnificent person who can overcome anything? I believe you can.
I served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Holland. My companion and I went out one day to share the message that we had. We were excited about the opportunity to teach this message. Beginning at 9 AM, the first home that we visited opened the door momentarily and then promptly slammed the door shortly after we began to tell them why we were there. Throughout the entire day, one door after another were slammed in our faces. I thought that it was really rude of the people to act that way but the words suddenly came into my mind that my mom had shared with me a couple of years earlier. Tomorrow is sure to be a better day.
I believe that her statement is true. I'm not saying that it will be perfect. What I am saying is that no matter the heartache or frustration that you are feeling, if you will look at all of the positives that can come from your adversity you will surely find them and the day will become brightened in no time at all.
We are a part of a great plan. We live in a life full of never ending possibilities. We face challenges that seem like they will swallow us up. But we can overcome them and become so much stronger than we ever thought possible. Tomorrow is going to be a better day.
Do you believe? I do!
