The Light

As I look back on 2013, I’m actually amazed at where we started and where we are today.  If I could only use words to describe the last year, they would be:

Together

New

Bumpy

Battle-worn

Growth

Faith

Conviction

Devastating

Healing

Clear

Miraculous

In 2013, we made a major life change by moving, starting a new school and job, living together 24/7, finding a new church, a health scare where they used the word cancer, finding out it wasn’t cancer, just an ulcer, working on custody changes, the divorce of parents, and making new friends.  I knew the move would bring about some difficulties, but I was woefully unprepared for the onslaught of attacks we would be under on all fronts. 

I don’t say good riddance to 2013, because truthfully, many of these things will follow us into 2014.  I don’t say that sadly.  Last year I had to deal with my antics, I was broken to pieces and it made me wholly dependent on God.  I now see a very real spiritual battle and last year prepared me for this battle.  I wouldn’t change any of that.

If I’m being honest, last year felt dark and heavy.  It was like I was under cover of night, trying desperately to find the light.  As I look into 2014, I can’t honestly tell you what this year holds.  I have no resolutions.  I really have no expectations on this year.  I’m focusing on this moment because I can no longer see ahead.   

As I was driving to work today, the clouds on the horizon had a halo-like look to them.  It was a gray-white with a ring of yellow.  As each second passed, the sun crept over the horizon until I was blinded by the light. 

For that moment, the weight of the previous year felt lifted.  It was as though God spoke to me and showed me His glory for a moment.  It was a reminder that the Light will always shine in the darkness. 

My prayer is that God continues to shine His Light in your life this coming year.  May 2014 be blinding as the Light creeps over the horizon.