What to do with Bad Days

Bad days. We’ve all had them. Or maybe it’s a hard season, and we’re not sure when (if ever) things will let up. How do we deal with less than ideal circumstances? We don’t want to escape and pretend they’re not there (because they are!). We know that retail therapy and treating yourself are temporary coping mechanisms. Should we put a smile on our face, pull up our bootstraps, and power through? What does the Bible say?    Scripture teaches us how to respond to the brokenness around us. The Lord equips us to faithfully live in the midst of hard days and/or hard seasons. He gives us the gift of lamenting -- we can go to God in our pain and ask the hard questions: God, are you angry with me? Are Your promises really sure? Has Your love run out? Have you forgotten me? But in our lamenting, we remember the Lord -- His character and what He has done. We rehearse the truths found in Scripture; we preach the gospel to ourselves. We trust that He is working all things for His glory and our good. We can ask, “How is this bad day an opportunity for me to grow in godliness?” It’s not easy, but we’re not alone. He is with us through the good times and bad!    Resources mentioned in this episode:  Advent (His + Her Study) by The Daily Grace Co.  Family Advent Devotional by The Daily Grace Co.  Advent Coloring Book by The Daily Grace Co.  Ep. 7 Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by Daily Grace  Ep. 24 Being Content When Life Is Disappointment by Daily Grace  Ep. 34 Growing in Godliness in Everyday Life with Ruth Chou Simons by Daily Grace    Scripture mentioned in this episode:  Psalm 121:3  Romans 8  1 Peter 1  2 Corinthians 4  Psalm 66:10  Job 5:18  1 Thessalonians 4:13  2 Corinthians 4:18  Psalm 13  Hebrews 4:15  2 Corinthians 12:9  Psalm 77  John 14:26  Lamentations 3:22-23  1 Peter 4:12    Connect with us:  Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast).  Or follow us on Spotify!     We would love if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations!    Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download.  Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.   Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.   Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook.  Follow on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.   Engage with our Facebook community, “Lamp and Light”.   Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.    * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate.  Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *