Seeing in the Dark

 

The light shines in the darkness,

and the darkness

     has not overcome it.

                    John 1. 5

(Even the smallest spark

    lightens the darkness.

God's light cannot help but

       change how we see,

       what we see,

   how we approach what is around us,

   where we walk,

                 what we do.

Darkness sometimes takes us

   by surprise 

         and stops us in our tracks.

But wait.

     Our eyes adjust.

     Our hearts adjust.

And we can walk toward

            the available light.

God gives us night lights

   in unlikely situations

   and in the unexpected places.

And sometimes we are

     that needed candle of hope 

    and encouragement for someone.

"This little light of mine"

      is never so little.

Jesus abides in us.

Are we bringing His light

    into these circumstances?

No matter where we are,

    that is why we are here.)

O LORD,

Whether an impending storm,

or a room devoid of oxygen

                     and light,

     You are with us.

Help us to walk towards Your light.

Help us to walk in Your light.

Realign our hearts.

Order our thoughts.

Change our affections.

That we may see not just circumstances differently,

     but to see You.

You empower us to see in the dark.

You give us night vision

   because even the darkness

   is not dark to You. (Psalm 139.12)