Had a Bad Day Again...

We all have bad days. Those days that you wish just wouldn't happen, but would go away and stop haunting you. Those days when you pray for some reason to be joyful and happy. Those days when life gets too confusing to deal with. When you just want to stop everything and go to your happy place, but you can't. Those are the hard days.
This last week I was reminded of a song called "Bad Day". Not the song by Daniel Powter that everyone will remember, but a song from the 90's by Fuel. It describes a man's frustration at not being able to help someone on their bad day.

"Spilled her coffee
Broke a shoelace
Smeared the lipstick on her face.
Left a note that said,
'I'm sorry I had a bad day again.'
She said I would not understand."

In my life I am grateful that I do know that someone understands. There are people all around who love us and want to help. Do not shut them out on the bad days. Allow them to serve you because they truly can help. Perhaps they do not truly understand, but know that someone does. There's someone who understands exactly what you are going through and how you feel about it. The Savior loves you and understands. He knows how you feel and what you need. Do not leave Him a note telling Him He won't understand. He Can Help!
I have one more comfort on my bad days. There is always something to be grateful for, which is a shining moment that can bring joy if only for a moment. I personally adore the smell of freshly cut grass. During the summer I can normally find some place where I can smell such a glorious smell. It's never anything big on the bad days, but there are hundreds of small things that can brighten my day if I just look for them. This is what motivates me. The small reminders that life is still good.