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This is much better known in song format, but is a helpful reminder -- much of our lives on this earth are beyond our control, as much as we may dislike that, and there is sin and brokenness that dictate many things. It is appropriate at times to mourn the state of the world and our lives, just as it is often appropriate to celebrate when all is right with the world -- there are times when all we can do is give thanks and let our mouths pour forth praise.
It seems as though the world is in a time to mourn right now, but we can't get stuck here -- we have to look for the things to celebrate, the signs that indicate there will be times to laugh. Life is full of wondrous as well as tragic moments, and they remind us of the blessings of God as well as the sinfulness of the world, and all these things lift our eyes and hearts to look forward to the coming fulfillment of God's Kingdom.
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