Tonight I chose to sit in a dark room and light a candle.

Why?

Because the darkness is real, it’s thick and it’s heavy. There is so much happening in the world, far and near, the darkness can seem consuming. Yet I sat with this flickering candle as a reminder that the light does overcome the darkness.

I needed this reminder and am sharing in case you needed it too. I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

Whatever darkness we may be experiencing, may we remember the truth God gave us; that darkness will not overcome the light. So when things seem dark and heavy, may we remember to purposefully focus our eyes and tune in our ears on God’s word. His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. And just as this candle helped bring light to my dark room, God’s Word will shine a light into the darkness of life and renew our sight and perspective.

With love and hope,

Shawn

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. - John 1:5

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. - Psalm 119:105

The unfolding of your words gives light

- Psalm 119:130

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness.

- Luke 11:34-35

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

- John 8:12