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The Light God Left On
I wrote this piece many years ago now. I re-read it today and wanted to post this message: Off in the distance you see a bright light shining. You begin to walk towards it not knowing that what to expect. The closer you get to the light the brighter it gets. Fear sets in when you are so close to the light that you can almost touch it. You get scared and stop in your tracks not knowing if you should continue walking towards the light. But for those that have walked even closer to the light, they have gotten a reward that is so amazing that it cannot be…
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You Are In Control
I give it all to you fully. You know what is in my heart. You know what is on my mind. You even know how much I want to be pain free! What you are teaching me in these moments is incredible. While, I would rather be pain free, I have a new perspective. Each day is a gift. And each good day I have is even that much more special. You care for me more than I even can imagine. I am trusting you fully to get me through this. I have my faith, even if my life isn’t pain free at the moment, the moments I spend with…
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You Are a Star
I wrote this for my 8th grade girls group that I lead on Wednesday nights. It is worth sharing here as well! One night, when it is clear, go outside and look up at the stars. God sees you as a star. Each one unique with a name. Each has a light that others see. God knows the name of each of these stars, just like he knows your name. He calls you to let your light shine bright so that others can see him through you. Be the star that called has called you to be. Some stars are red giants, others white dwarfs, others are super giants, while…
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Seen – Part 4: Always
Before you were born, I knew you. I made all of you and knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13). I know the number of hairs on your head (Luke 12:7). I know all of this, because I created human beings in my image (Genesis 1:27). I know when you sit down or stand up. I know your thoughts no matter how far away you are. I see you when you travel and when you are at home. I know everything you do. I know what you are going to say before you say it (Psalm 139:2-4). I know so much about you. When you feel weak, I…
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Seen – Part 3: Found
I finally chose to take the path that was lit up. I had been searching for a long time to identify that joy, the one that my classmate Lillian had. I searched long and hard. Finally, I decided to take the leap and put my faith in Jesus. I shared my decision with a few close friends. They understood. They knew me. My friends helped me along my journey initially, as they were all I had. A few months later I finally shared my decision with an adult, but in writing. I was a bit scared to do this, but the topic in English class that day hit me and…
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Seen – Part 2: Seeking
Walking through that dark path that night, I felt so confused and disoriented. Something felt off, but I just didn’t know what it was. Tonight I pray. I pray asking you to save my uncle. Tears run down my face as I ask you to save him from this horrible disease. I am not sure how to approach my first prayer, so I found the one thing that points me to you, a bedtime prayer on my bedroom wall. I use this as my guide as well as asking you to save my uncle. I am so afraid that I am going to lose my uncle. My fear becomes a…
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Seen – Part 1: Unknown
Seen is a four part series. Stay tuned for all four parts. I can’t see. It is just so dark. I walk along this path with no light in the darkness of night. The clouds are covering the stars in the sky. How can I continue if I can’t see the path ahead. I continue on the path that I have followed for so long. I approach a fork in the path. I stand there not knowing which way to take. It is so dark I have no idea which way is the right way. I stand there hoping that something will just come to me and I will know…
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Anticipate Him
Laying in my bed with three fleece blankets and my quilt all on top of me I was very snuggly. However, I was awake. The clock across the room was staring back at me mocking me with its bright red numbers; 2:34. I laid there for a bit longer. Then I decided to plant my feet on the ground and make my way to the bathroom. Once I was done, I made my way back to my snuggly bed. I laid back down slowly. Once back in my bed with all four of my covers on top of me I could feel that my nose was dripping a bit. Worry…
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That Mountain
Off in the distance, I see this mountain. It looks quite large. As I approach, it is a lot larger than I though it was. Initially, I thought I could make it up the mountain when I saw it from the distance, but as I approached closer, I realized that it was going to be near impossible to make it to the top of the mountain. I camped out at the bottom of the mountain for days. I debated if I should try to make the accent up the mountain. I finally decided to try to make my way up the mountain. I felt like I had the right gear…
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Reflecting
Across the water I look and I see the sun reflecting upon the water. It is so beautiful, so refreshing, and rushes in calmness amongst my soul. I look deep within myself and wonder what it is that I am reflecting back to the world. Do they see you? Do they see kindness? Can they see my joy? What is it that everyone sees when they look at me? Maybe they judge me because they know that I love you. Could it be that they can’t see any of you when they look at me? I wonder how I am reflecting myself to the world. I look back upon how…