Advent, the beginning of the church year, begins in the dark. And how fitting since God, in Christ, works most powerfully in the dark. The Light of the Incarnate Word shines in the darkness. Here are just a few examples from Scripture... Nicodemus comes to Jesus At Night.
This, I've found to be exceptionally true. The dark places I've known, I've been pulled out of them by none other than the love and embrace of the Lord.
"for it is in the dark where he seems to visit most often.
Wow Jonas! I am in a really dark place now and see no hope. Your words "The broken marriage. The child in pain" really shook me because that's where I am right now. I am grieving for my broken marriage and my son, whose pain never ends...I know Jesus is here. If only I got a connection with him...
The prayer of St. Francis of Assisi comes to mind through your writing today. God shines best in the darkness, and God shines best here on earth through us when things are darkest. "Where there is hatred, let me show love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is sadness, joy. Where there is darkness, light." God's love is seen most strikingly in the darkness. One small candle. We can be that one small candle where love shines. Thanks for the photo and the post. I needed to remember this today.
This, I've found to be exceptionally true. The dark places I've known, I've been pulled out of them by none other than the love and embrace of the Lord.
"for it is in the dark where he seems to visit most often.
Jesus is in the darkness forever."
And I'm so thankful for that.
Wow Jonas! I am in a really dark place now and see no hope. Your words "The broken marriage. The child in pain" really shook me because that's where I am right now. I am grieving for my broken marriage and my son, whose pain never ends...I know Jesus is here. If only I got a connection with him...
The prayer of St. Francis of Assisi comes to mind through your writing today. God shines best in the darkness, and God shines best here on earth through us when things are darkest. "Where there is hatred, let me show love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is sadness, joy. Where there is darkness, light." God's love is seen most strikingly in the darkness. One small candle. We can be that one small candle where love shines. Thanks for the photo and the post. I needed to remember this today.