I don't know about where you are, but here in Duluth, Minnesota it is always a blessing to see the sun shine in the winter! There's so little light in the day and when it's overcast it feels gloomy and you begin to feel as if there's nothing to do but go to bed.
Today the sun is shining and it's warm! It reminds me of when we let the light of God into our lives, when we take the time to feel the Son shine. That light disperses the gloom in our souls and lets us reconnect with God and God's world.
But when there is gloom in our minds and souls it's so easy to block out the light. Just as we have curtains on the windows that we can pull to keep the light from entering and brightening up our home or office, we can pull curtains over our hearts that can keep God's love and light from entering in. Those curtains are fear, hate, self-pity, to name just a couple of things. And we can make those curtains thick or thin - to let in some or none of God's light.
Just like today, with the sun shining and reflecting off of the white snow, filling the world with light and heat, God also shines all around us whether we want God to or not! We have no control over that - the light of the world is with us no matter what.
So, it is up to us whether we let the light in - whether we put on sunglasses, pull the curtains, or stand basking in the light of God's world and God's love. The choice is ours. What do you choose?
Blessings,
Pastor Laurie
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