I have to say that sunshine is feeling good just now!  Makes me think happy thoughts!  Today I was listening to the Inaugural prayer meeting on TV.  It is not my intent to be political on this site.  And whatever your feelings or thoughts might be about our current new president or direction as a country, I have to say it was refreshing and somehow comforting to hear some of the music included in that service today.  Though I choose to minimize politics here, I will never apologize for being a believer in the God who sent His only Son on behalf of those of us in whom He chose to give life.  One of the fine hymns presented at the service this day was perhaps my favorite, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."  A poignant line in that beautiful and hope-filled song is, "...strength for day and bright hope for tomorrow..."  It causes my heart to lift as I think of His faithfulness that has carried me through many dark winters.  The promise of His continued help and guidance is present with each sun-lit morning and evident in every perfect flower that will not cease to shoot through the cold, damp earth, regardless of the bleakness that seems to hold them captive before their resurrection!  Today I am gently reminded of His faithfulness and hope.  May we passionately grip that - not only for our country, but for our individual lives and dreams.  "All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided.  Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lord, unto me!"