The Problem with Tomorrow, Tomorrow

Just thinkin' about tomorrow
Clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow 'til there's none
When I'm stuck with a day that's grey and lonely
I just stick up my chin and grin and say, oh
The sun will come out tomorrow....

I would have to disagree with Annie on this one. It's a popular belief, to look to ourselves for happiness. And, when times are hard and there is pain and suffering in your life, the notion that all the bad will be gone tomorrow is a temporary comfort. One that puts hope in the fact that pure chance dictates where we go and what circumstances come our way (only when things are bad though, when things are going well- we totally did that). 

I'm firmly in the camp of everything working to show the glory of God, and there are many verses to this effect.

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In the good times:
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.” (Romans 9:17)

How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? (John 5:44)

And in suffering:
“Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour?’ But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven, ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again’ (John 12:27-28).

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Tomorrow isn't always just a day away, nor will it clear away the sorrow until there's none. I'm sure many would say that I'm reading too much into this classic tune from Annie, but I know a lot of people who are strong proponents of the 'what if' and 'if only' statements.

Truth be told, we should be thrilled that whatever hand we are dealt. It might not be the easiest, but it's to mold us into the image of Christ. To become more patient, more conscious of our spending for a season or two, or perhaps to bring us on our knees to Him. To experience loss or have us remember that everything on this Earth will end. Whatever the reason, any suffering or sorrow that may be had is because it brings all the glory on God, which is eternally ours if we want it.

It's a nice sentiment, but putting your hope in tomorrow will inevitably leave you disappointed. 

                 
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