It’s been a bit of a slow start into the new year around here. Last week we had the impending snow storm to talk about and prepare for. If you live in the deep south you know what I mean.
The snow storm turned out to be more of an ice event in our neighborhood. (And yes, our Christmas decorations are still up! We’re planning to get them down this weekend!)
So it’s been a slow start but I have been thinking about my one-little-word for 2017 …Light-
Something in Ann Voskamp’s book, The Broken Way, has been whispering to me every time I walk through those light filled rooms in my house…
“Sight is only possible if light can break into us”
I can’t get it off my mind and as I turn it over and over, I think; light can come into your soul through a window (your eyes) or a door (your heart)…
But sometimes, for whatever reason, we batten down the hatches and close off those portals of light in our lives. Before we know it, our world is dark and small and navigating outside of ourselves becomes almost impossible. We become quite self-focused and closed minded. Then, at least in my experience, something breaks us.
Something crashes through our walls and leaves us aching and vulnerable.
But I take heart when I read Ann’s words…
“Sight is only possible if light can break into us”
Because you know all the brokenness from last year? All that hurt that shattered the soul? Perhaps those broken places are the exact places that light can break through so we can finally see more clearly – see God more clearly – See our purpose more clearly – see other people more clearly- their hurts, their needs… I pray that today would be a good one for you my friends and I’m asking God to shine light through all of my broken places and maybe yours too- xoxox
Thank you!
So very beautiful, Robin. I love you.
Beautifully written.
Thank you, dear friend.
Sending love.
Wonderful, light filled post Robin. I love it! You are a blessing to all of us here.
Hugs,
Noreen
Beautiful thoughts to start my day. Thank you!
Thank you, Robin! It is a cloudy day here in AZ and my mood feels the same way…bummer! I am still dealing with the Christmas put away and the house doesn’t feel inviting to me even with a few red Valentine decorations scattered around. Hopefully, I can get everything back to normal this weekend and that will improve my mood. Next week starts a year of rebuild Judy with MOHS surgery on my face for a basal cell carcinoma, get that taken care of and then cataract surgery on my left eye. I also need to see about a foot issue but that will have to wait awhile. Sorry about my pity party, but I am also turning 75 and while I really don’t think about my age, all these little problems have me dwelling on it.☀️
Thankful for your insight, always. I haven’t read The Broken Way yet, I’m diving in soon and excited for her encouragement as always. So much love to you dear one!
Amen!
Have you shared with us your “deep hurt”? Maybe I missed it, but it would help to know HOW to pray for you Robin. Please answer via email if you prefer.
Shirley, I missed this comment somehow!Thank you for reaching out…I’d love it if you prayed for our family my friend — xo thank you again xo
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