As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, and light my second Advent candle, I realize how much I need the LIGHT. As a child, I fought depression and continue to do so today. As the winter comes and the sun goes away, I can always feel it coming on, and with everything around me, there’s a DEEP darkness. But I cannot allow myself to be in darkness, and so I constantly must reach out to the LIGHT of Christ!
I try to surround myself with good people who are positive, I read positive books, I love the positive quotes, and, sometimes, humor that people send to me. I try to stay away from the darkness, but the only true way is to continue to invite Jesus into the darkness. The Scriptures help me to reflect on the LIGHT.
Today was one of those days. I woke up, sad and dark, and yet Jesus comes to me and LIFTS me up. He dispels the darkness and reminds me that all is in HIS hands. Today, more than ever, I will embrace the light. I am live in HIS presence. Have a blessed day in HIS light!