The Light

God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. -1 John 1:5b


I'm one of those people that craves the sunshine.  I find myself a little depressed when we have too many cloudy days in a row or if I just don't make time to go outside each day.  I love to through open the blinds and curtains on sunny mornings.  The light shining through gives me a little more energy with which to start the day.


Another great thing about light is how it helps us see things.  Have you ever tried to find your lost - keys, phone, glasses - in the dark?  Turn on a light or use a flashlight as you look through your purse and they are much easier to spot.


Light is consuming.  You can bring a small candle into the darkness and it is immediately evident.  But    is it even possible to bring a small bit of darkness into the light?  The light would swallow it up.


The light energizes us, helps us to see things as they really are and consumes all the darkness within us.  So does the Light.


May the one True Light shine within each of us today and every day of the new year.  May it energize us, help us to see the truth and consume our hearts with joy.  Amen.


Joys:  Leaving today to spend New Year's Eve with great friends at the beach; forecast of sunny days; fun evening with Kevin and Chelsea