Without Darkness, We Cannot See the Light

Today I have spent my morning time with God reviewing recent journal entries. God has been speaking to me about the role of darkness; without it, we cannot see the light. We cannot appreciate the light.

With the dark times of the coronavirus bringing illness, death, and fear… I thought I’d share some of my thoughts.

Light
Needs
Darkness

Light cannot shine
Unless
Darkness hides.

Light

Light

Light

Sits on darkness’ shoulders.
Pierces dark places
Warms frigid caverns of

Dark

Dark

Shadows

 

Balance. Contrast. Dimension. Light has less impact without shadows.

I asked God, “What am I supposed to learn from this, God?” 

Life without struggle is flat and uninteresting. The absence of struggle brings flaccidness to my muscles. My soul. My spirit.

Every struggle and challenge makes me stronger. “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.”

Beauty in nature depends on shadows.

Life without shadows is flat.

Today I embrace the struggles that add dimension and interest and strength to my life. 

(This was written two months before our trip to Italy and subsequent quarantine when we returned.)

Never doubt that God is preparing you for what’s coming. Never doubt that God is with you in the darkness. He shines the light to show us the way.

 “I am the light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness. He will have the light that gives life.” John 8:12 (NIV)