"If only my life could be like it used to be, in the days when God watched over me, when he made his lamp shine on my head, when I walked through the dark in his light.” (Job 29:2-3 GWT)
I was meeting a friend to run early one morning. It was still dark outside, and there were no street lights nearby. Luckily, I had a headlamp, but she didn’t have one. Now, two lights would have been better than one, but sharing my light didn’t diminish it in anyway. I pointed my headlamp down toward our feet. We could only see a few steps ahead. My friend stayed close, matching my pace. That little light illuminated our path just enough to keep us both from tripping and falling in the dark.
I have felt God’s light shine upon my head. I have experienced the peace of Divine protection, guidance, and presence. I can only see a few steps ahead, but I am always glad to share the light with others. For I have experienced seasons of utter darkness, when God seems to have withdrawn His light from me. During these times of confusion, I have relied on faithful companions to share their lamps of trust. I stayed close to them and followed their steps. Their wisdom and trust have guided me when my own faith was nonexistent. I am glad to carry the light now, grateful for every insight that I get to share.
“Lead, Kindly Light, amidst the encircling gloom,
Lead Thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Lead Thou me on!
Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me.” (Hymn by John Henry Newman)
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