I love that quote from the wise Butler of Batman (Dark Night), "It is darkest before the dawn." I identify with the quote because I am a believer that before there can be peace, there has to be a war. Before liberation comes, there must be a struggle. Whatever struggles that we face in life, be it a bad habit that needs to be broken or work that requires much 'blood, sweat & tears' so to speak, let us find encouragement that enduring the labor pains would inevitably lead us to victory. I wrote a song called "God Arise in me" when I was in the pit of my distress. Here are the lyrics & I hope it'll bring encouragement to your life: When I feel the darkness rising against me, When I see the storm that is coming towards me, Though I feel afraid I know God will cover me, His Promise is true, He'll carry me through my years I give my life, I give my heart, In You alone I will abide, God arise, God arise in me, I place my plans into Your Hands, I