TRAVELS THROUGH THE DARKNESS

If there were only light in the world, how would we learn to appreciate the darkness? I admit that I would love to find out at times.

I can imagine the joy of not having to deal with all the sins of life any longer. Not just those manufactured by others, but also by myself.

Yet, I know in my thinking I would have the aspect of knowing. I would have something to compare it to.

So it wouldn't be the same as never knowing what has lurked it the shadows. And I'm not sure that is a good option at this point. I would just enjoy not having them as much.

Just to be able to savor times when you could avoid those dark spots. Long enough to truly feel the joy of light without shadows.

I can't imagine that ever happening in real life. In heaven yes, but not in this life. What a joy it could bring, but again not realistic.

Still, is there anything we can do that might make this whole situation more credible and tolerable? That is a fair question.

Only that doesn't mean we necessarily want the answer as it is truly part of who were are. The truth we will always have the darkness in this life. But we don't need to let it consume us.

Instead we can let God grants us the power of his holy spirit to shine a candle into the darkness. It will help to guide, but also see ourselves more clearly.

Such are the ways of the Lord. What guides also exposes. It brings both truth about the world and truth about ourselves.

We might not savor that part. It only burdens us with the need to be honest. That doesn't mean we should ignore it.

For each journey gives light of its own. A beacon of accountability that will help us understand our part in the universe.

Each step grants us its own meaning if we let it touch us as intended. We move through a valley with more blessing because we are not alone.

Then we can find the guidepost only God can reveal. Raise a flag of his meaning that will mark the spot in our minds.

To celebrate the moment with a quiet time of praise. Facing tomorrow with joy from knowing the journey will not kill.