on the verge of tears

“Be strong and courageous...  It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:6,8

On the way back to the library, i noticed a student just standing outside the activity hallway. When Ellie didn't respond back with her usual happy smile, i stopped.  After a few questions, i discovered she was late for school.  Her teacher was not in the classroom and she thought her class was in drama, but the room was dark.  

Ellie appeared confusion, frozen and on the verge of tears.  As i stood with her outside the dark drama room, i decided to try and open the door.  To both our surprise the room was not dark; the glass on the door was covered with black paper.  Inside the lit room was her class.  They cheered and called to her.  They were as happy to see Ellie as she was to see them.  All was well.

When life seems dark and daunting, and we feel all alone, may we remember God has not left us. I pray we unearth the power to shred the debilitating darkness in our life and to uncover the sustaining Light of our Father. Whether inch by inch, or foot by foot, we need to keep moving and trusting His Word... He has not and will not abandon us.  

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live, love and do like we believe it,

veneal