It’s in the hopelessness and despair,
in the darkness, that God is closest to us.
It’s just when things are darkest,
blackest, that you see the light…
--Jon Fosse, Septology
Dear Lord,
Give me eyes to see and ears to hear. I know there is light in the darkness that makes everything new. I know there is new life in suffering that opens a new earth for me. I know there is a joy beyond sorrow that rejuvenates my heart. Yes, Lord, I know that you are, that you act, that you love, that you indeed are Light, Life, and Truth.
People, work, plans, projects, ideas, meetings, buildings, paintings, music, and literature can only give me real joy and peace when I can see and hear them as reflections of your presence, your glory, your kingdom. Let me then see and hear. Lord, show me your vision, become a guide in life and impart meaning to all my concerns.
Amen.
--Henri Nouwen
Image source: Alper Doruk, photo, https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/reflection-perfection-60-photos-that-show-you-how-its-done/
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