Even in darkness, light can be found
This scene caught my eye when walking through the forest. I am always struck by an unexpected appearance of light.
A Gift to Dedicated Public Servants
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Look for the Light
When all around you looks dark, look for the light, even if it is only a pinpoint.
Behind a cloudy sky at night, the full moon’s glow can still shine through. In the city, when you look up at the night sky you might see 5 stars – if you’re lucky. Keep in mind that if you were in the desert, or other dark sky area, you would see the blanket of stars that were there all along, hiding from your city view.
Even in a dark forest, here and there you will notice a clearing, with a spot of sunlight on the ground. There might even be a few lonely flowers reaching for the precious light.
Think about the light that is not visible to the naked eye, but exists just the same. Take time to make the connection to your present circumstances and allow the light to enter in.
Breathe and Restore
When all is chaos around you, go outside, take some deep breaths and look up. Know that there is much more up there that you cannot see. Just like the stars that continually exist whether we see them or not, God is all around us and in us. We are not alone.
Wise Words
“You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light.” II Samuel 22:29
“I am the light of the world.” (Jesus) John 8:12
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts….” II Corinthians 4:6
“I have a dream…” Martin Luther King, Jr. That speech revealed MLK’s vision, which he could see even before it existed, while he was still in a “dark” time.
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