For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning.    (Psalm 30:5)

When we’re in a difficult situation, we may think it’s a permanent condition. David realized that we will encounter momentary affliction, but God’s favor is for a lifetime. You may be in a season of sorrow. We must realize that this too shall pass. The Apostle Paul recognized this truth as he encouraged the Corinthians to maintain an eternal perspective:

For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)

We must never lose sight of our dependence upon God. Times of prosperity may cause us to become complacent in our spiritual walk. David realized the folly of living life apart from God’s guiding hand:

Now as for me, I said in my prosperity, “I will never be moved.” Lord, by Your favor You have made my mountain to stand strong; You hid Your face, I was dismayed. (Psalm 30:6-7)

Where is your focus? We must come to Him on our darkest days and He can transform our sorrow into joy. Are you aware of the promise of a new day dawning?

You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have untied my sackcloth and encircled me with joy. (Psalm 30:11)