Beauty in Every Piece

Over the past few days the sun has been playing hide-n-seek.  I have yet to find it.  I told my son as we drove home from school that God forgot to place color on His painting palette this morning.  The skies filled with gray, puffy clouds. 

We for sure needed the rain and the cool breeze is much appreciated, but these dark days extract all the motivation from my body.  I could sit in my chair and sleep all day, not out of sadness, but fatigue.  Light awakens our souls.  It tells our bodies to decrease amount of melatonin produced so we may get moving.  Dark quiets our souls.  It tells our bodies to increase the production of melatonin to stop us in our tracks and rest. 

"He reveals the deep things of darkness
   and brings utter darkness into the light." (Job 12:22)

 "Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
   for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous." (Psalm 112:4)

"See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness.  Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”

(Luke 11:35-36)

"In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:4-5) 

It is that time of year again where the skies are not always shining with light.  This season often brings down our spirits.  Some even experience a season of deep depression.  Let us strive to remember He who lives in us shines brightly and will not hide in darkness.  He will not leave us during any season of life.  God did not create seasons to negatively affect our soul, only to allow for the Earth to function as He desired.  He does not wish for us to become downhearted or open up possible footholds for Satan.  He likes variety.  He reveals this through seasons, people, animals, flowers and all creation.  His artwork displays beauty with every piece created!

Keep Him in the forefront of your minds each day and there will be no darkness.  He will shine brightly inside of your soul and keep your eyes focused on His wonderful creations.  Just as the seasons bring darkness to the sky, our daily lives may bring darkness to our souls.  We must remember in the darkness what He taught in the light.  In this way, we will be able to persevere through anything coming our way.  He will stay at your side and walk through all seasons of life holding your hand. 

When darkness quiets your soul, either through seasonal changes or trials in life; reach up to your Creator, Artist, Physician and Father in Heaven.  He waits with open arms to comfort, guide and awaken your soul.  His light will shine bright and bring motivation to persevere forward. 

God, thank You for this day.  Thank You for all the seasons of the Earth.  Each one has its benefit.  There is beauty in all You created.  Thanks for variety in my life to not keep my days mundane.  I love You.

Keep praying harder than the devil can work.

Sheree Craig