When this blog started I wanted to light my path, I felt the need to shine a light in my life because sometimes the dark became unbearable. In this darkness I found hurt, depression, I found heartache, most disturbingly that’s where I found me.
One of the greatest things we could hope to be is a light in the darkness. I am not a light, I am not an inspiration, I am not one that will move the world. What I am is an empty, hurting, broken man. I have more flaws than gifts, and more set backs than set ups. I am also an underserving receiver of more blessings than I can count, because I am still a child of God.
When I was in the darkness looking for all of the bad, seeing all of the negative I never saw the blessings. I never saw God because I never looked for him. Psalm 18:28 says “You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.” My God lights up my darkness, how amazing is that? How could I have missed the light, lost in the dark, never realizing if I opened my eyes I would be able to see.
I have been sharing this blog for a little over two years now, some posts coming feverishly as the thoughts poor out of my mind and into words, almost seeming to come from someone besides me. I have started ones that I never finished, and I have finished some that I don’t even recall starting. I have been told over the past week on more than one occasion that my blog has helped someone, it has touched them right where they were, like it was written for them. I never imagined anyone would even read my words, so I was taken aback at this statement. I’m doing something positive without meaning to, and without even trying, simply by sharing the thoughts I can’t get out of my head.
I tell you this last part not to toot my own horn, because what I’m doing is done for me for a very selfish reason, but to say there is a purpose for you. Everything you have been through, all that you feel, and all that is coming will provide you a testimony that will change someone’s life. No matter how mundane your story may seem to you, tell it. No matter how bad some chapters are, share them. No matter whether you think you’re making a difference or not, give of yourself. Never stop chasing God and never stop loving people. Never give up because to someone you are a candle in the window.
I love you and thank you.
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