Everyone has had days of pain and disappointment rain down on them sometime in their past. All too often we let the past consume our minds and we aren't able to focus on the good things we have in the present or able to see the hope in the future.

We must remember that the rain is what brings forth life. Without the bad, we could never recognize the good. Without sadness, we would not know joy. Our pasts serve our futures as a foundation for times still to come. Don't get stuck in the past. The more time you spend in the past, todays times of joy go unnoticed, and the less time you have to invest in your future. It is the tests of our past that prepare our souls for future blessings.

Live in the now. Let your mind be free to see the blessings you are receiving today. Let your heart find hope for what will be tomorrow.