People being gunned down.
Government shutdowns.
Families in financial crisis.
Politicians calling each other names.
Increasing assaults on religious freedoms.
All of this and more overflow us. On the news. Over the Internet. In our conversations. It would be so easy to think these ugly things are all there is of life nowadays. To feel sad and angry and hopeless…
Which is why you are so important to the world! Writers, we need you! We’re desperate for clear, bold voices that speak truth and hope into the chaos. Whether through blogs or articles, books or letters, Tweets or Puns, shares or posts…whatever you use to share God’s message of love and hope, know–KNOW–that it makes a difference.
Years ago I went to the majestic Oregon caves. About midway through the guided walk they stopped us–and turned off the lights. I’d never been in such absolute, engulfing darkness before. It was terrifying! I could swear the darkness was suffocating me! And then–thank You, Lord!–a glimmer of light. The guide had turned on a tiny penlight, and the effect was stunning. Darkness seemed to flee, taking fear with it. That tiny light reached out, spread, and brought blessed relief.
That’s the impact of your words, my friends, in this troubled world.
Never doubt it.
Thank you for this post. Last Sunday our pastor reminded us that we are to be the vessels for His light. As a writer, I want to shine His light to all!
THIS IS SO SO TRUTH I’M SO TRIED OF ALL THIS THAT’S GOING ON I HAVE FAITH I LOVE WHAT YOU POST THANK YOU Karen God Bless
AMEN, Karen! WE are that “tiny light” for others—to show them God’s Light—and give hope to this fallen world. Thank you so much for sharing these very timely thoughts with us. God bless you! 🙂
Such encouraging words, Karen! Sometimes I wonder if anyone is reading what I’m writing, but your post reminded me that the issue is not readers. The issue is living as a light in this dark world. Thank you for reminding me of this truth.
Absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful way to start my writing day. Now I sit down to write the light.
Karen, your post reminded me of the Twilight Zone episode from the 60s(?)… a mysterious darkness was spreading over the United States, and indeed, over the entire world. No one had an answer for it, but with every news report of a lynching, for example, the darkness deepened. I first saw that episode when I was in college, and the thought that immediately came to mind was: “And the light shined in the darkness, and the darkness could not overcome it.”
No matter how dark our days get, God is still God, and He’s still in charge. I tend to forget that, sometimes. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂