Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Dearest God,

Periodically late at night I peer out an upstairs bedroom window just to look at the twinkling stars against the dark night skies.  I am always fascinated by what I see, not by viewing the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper, and Orion but rather the way each one appears as separate lights.  As I watch with great interest, countless times I am drawn to you, to the majesty of your creation and the way so many things in the world point me to you.

Why is it a million sparkling lights can get me thinking about faith, my relationship to you as Creator, and my significant part in a far greater significant cosmos?  What is it about light that intrigues me so?  Perhaps it is the words of your son Jesus who said, "I am the Light of the World."  If the night lights can get my attention, imagine what the light of Jesus can do to me.

As I receive the challenge to be a light to others because His light has shined on me, I wonder how often I truly reflect that light into the world.  I have to ask myself questions.  Do I shine your light?  Do others see the light in me?  Do I radiate the love that comes from the light?

Tonight as I ponder the light that warms my heart, I think of the Source that warms my spirit.

You are
the Source
of great light,
Majestic God.
Thank you
for light,
so brilliant,
so bright,
and so beautiful.
Whether in
the skies overhead,
the nightlight
in the
bedroom hallway,
or the light
that radiates
in my soul,
I am filled
with gratitude.
Bless you,
my God,
for all
your many gifts.

Love, Andrea