We all have those times when life takes a detour, and we find ourselves down a lonely dark road. There is no light to guide our path, and fear and heartache seem to be the only thing we know. No matter which way we turn, there is still emptiness. How do we find our way out of here? There is no light to guide us. And so we stay still, waiting for a sign of hope.
I keep thinking, “I did not intend to get to this place. Where did the road turn to where I am now?” The reality is that life can be unfair at times. That is the truth. Life changes on a dime. One road surrenders itself to another and pretty soon the path is no longer clear and straightforward.
And so, we sit alone in the darkness when all of the sudden, a glimmer of light emerges. It is small at first; barely visible. This little sign of hope moves forward to us, and as it does, darkness gives way to the dawn. The light reminds us of the One, who makes our path clear. The gift of illumination becomes our way back home. We had to sit still in the dark with the confidence that light would return to guide us.
Today I am grateful for the reassurance that the dark night of the soul is only for a season. Life will move forward, and hope will be restored. This is the root of our faith. We must embrace it and know that the promise of God will renew our hearts.
From a Pastor's Point of View 