Something Happened Since You Awoke

In Romans 8:18, the Apostle Paul says, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Sometimes we spend so much time looking down in despair and looking ahead with trepidation that we forget to look up to the beautiful promises that await us forever. Paul declares that if we could fully grasp this, it would unfocus us from our present trouble and bring gladness to our hearts—just at the thought of what and where we will be forever.Today I encourage you to look up. Your redemption is closer to you now than when you got up this morning. Something is happening all around you. Let it bring gladness to your heart.It's time to pray.