But, it's amazing how just one small thing can give you hope for better times. Today, as I was riding my bike to school, I noticed leaf buds on the deciduous trees! That means that slowly but surely Spring is indeed on it's way.
I feel like this is how God helps us through tough situations sometimes. He lets us feel the full force of the consequences of our bad choices (and even sometimes the choices of others), but gives us glimmers of hope to let us know that he is still there, still listening. And, he reminds us that sometimes we have to go through bad things to develop into who we are supposed to become. He is constantly refining us, as gold is refined in fire.
I know this doesn't have much to do with living gluten free, but I think it's something we all need to keep in mind. After all, we all need encouragement sometimes, especially when we are making difficult lifestyle changes, like going on a gluten free diet. It always helps to have support, and it's wonderful knowing that you have the support of an all-loving and all-knowing God.
