12/21/11 My breath prayer for the day comes from John 1:5-6, "In him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." I like it that the light comes at the darkest time of the year. Today is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, the shortest day of the year, the longest night of the year, the day with the most darkness. Some people suffer from SAD, seasonal affect disorder. They don't get enough light hitting their eyes, and they grow depressed. For some this is the time of year when the grief from losing a spouse or child or friend or job is felt more intensely. It is a dark time.
In Christ, we have the light of the world. He doesn't make the darkness go away, but he overcomes it. He shines in its midst. The contrast is sharp. The hope is real. May Christ be our life and light.
Love,
Lynn
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