Without Winter would we Truly Appreciate Spring?

It's sometimes very difficult for us to understand
the wisdom and the love behind the things that
God has planned.

But we wouldn't have the rainbow if we didn't
have the rain; We wouldn't know the pleasure
if we never tasted pain.

We wouldn't love the sunrise if we hadn't felt the
night; And we wouldn't know our weakness if we
hadn't sensed God's might.

We couldn't have the springtime or the yellow
daffodil if we hadn't experienced the winter's
frosty chill.

And though the brilliant sunshine is something God
has made. He knew too much could parch our souls
so He created shade.

So God's given us a balance; enough joys to keep us
glad, enough tears to keep us humble, enough good
to balance bad.

And if you'll trust in Him you'll see though yesterday
brought sorrow, the clouds will part and dawn will
bring a happier tomorrow.
(Author Unknown)