The Power of Truth

The days are dark. The battle looks insurmountable. The visual that comes to my mind is from the movie The Two Towers. The creators of this film catch the essence of this so beautifully and so clearly. Galdalf appears shining and white then leads an army down the hill to the rescue.

We can get so embroiled in the battle before us that we forget to keep our eyes on the light.

The forces of evil hide in lies. They cloak their deception in perceived virtue. But the truth cuts through this blackness and cannot be denied. Don’t get mesmerized by the evil or fascinated by the lies, keep your eyes on the light.

Mark 4: 21 – 23 He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed?
Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear.”

Thankful

I am thankful for the rain. The greening up of the world around me. I’m thankful for the work God has put before me. Thankful for the children he has given me to nourish and guide. I am thankful for a hardworking and loving husband. I am thankful for shelter and warmth. Thankful for a quiet moment to reflect on my blessings. Thankful for my little dog, that keeps me company. I am thankful for the provisions God has given us.

Today I give thanks.

1 Thessalonians 5: 16 – 18  Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; 
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.