Sunday, February 1, 2026

Dear God,

Hope is light being held in the darkness even when we can't visibly see it!  It is so easy to fall into despair when life is hard day after day.  Our only picture seems to be the one where everything except our pain is dim.

The truth is always bigger than what we see in any given moment.  Suffering and pain can pervade our consciousness robbing us of the whole of what is happening.  The light still shines dimly sometimes but it still glows in the darkness.

Years ago I was in a dark place.  I remember getting on a plane for a destination I can't remember.  Outside the clouds were thick, dark and heavy.  Rain threatened.  My mood was the same.  I recall thinking it would be a difficult ride with turbulence.  I leaned back in my seat resigned.  Minutes later I was shocked when we rose above the clouds to the most beautiful sunshine and blue skies.  Tears filled my eyes as I leaned into the window.  I captured both the amazing scene before me and the message that what we see is only part of the picture.  There is always more to come, more of what is awe-inspiring and peace-giving.  I learned that day to trust in a light that is eternal.

Holy God,

thank you

for the

rest of

the story.

Teach us

to trust beyond 

our small visions.

Lead us

to the light

and help us

hold the light

for others.

Yours, always yours, Andrea