God's Plan

"It is sometimes very difficult
for us to understand the wisdom
and the love behind the things
that God has planned.

But we would both have the rainbow
If we did not have the rain
We would not know the pleasure
If we never tasted pain.

We would not love the sunrise
If we had not felt the night;
And we would not know our weakness
If we had not sensed God's might.

We could not have the springtime
or the yellow daffodil
if we had not experienced
the winter's frosty chill.

And though the brilliant sunshine
is something God has made.
He knew too much could parch
our souls so He created shade.

So God has given us a balance:
Enough joy to keep us glad
Enough tears to keep us humble,
Enough good to balance bad.

And if you will trust in Him you will see
Through yesterday brought sorrow,
The clouds will part and dawn
will bring A happier tomorrow.

--Author Unknown