Welcome to today's encouragement from our daily bread.

My name is Sochiel Dixon.

Today I share about a sweet moment I had with God in Spotting Rainbows of Hope.

During an October vacation, another battle with chronic pain forced me to spend the first few

days recovering in our room. My mood became as overcast as the sky. When I finally ventured out to

enjoy sightseeing at a nearby lighthouse with my husband. Gray clouds blocked much of our view.

Still, I snapped a few photos of the shadowy mountains and dull horizon.

Later, disappointed because a downpour tucked us in for the night.

I skimmed through our digital pictures.

Gasping, I handed my husband the camera.

A rainbow!

Focused on the gloominess earlier,

I'd missed out on God refreshing my weary spirit

with the unexpected glimpse of hope.

Physical or emotional suffering can often drag us down

into the depths of despair.

Desperate for refreshment, we thirst for reminders of God's constant presence and infinite power.

As we recall the countless times God has come through for us and for others in the past,

we can trust that our hope is secured in him, no matter how downcasts

we feel in the moment. When bad attitudes or difficult circumstances dim our vision, God invites

us to call on him, read the Bible, and trust his faithfulness. As we seek God, we can rely on him to help us spot

rainbows of hope arched over the darkest days.

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