Chris, this post so resonated with me. I’ve read it several times and find fresh encouragement each time. To begin afresh, again…each day, in the longest, darkest season of my life. To believe, even in the dark, that growth is quietly taking place and spring will come again.
Gracia, this brings my heart so much joy to know that these words are bringing you hope. I think about the weight so many bear, and I know that it is only by God's grace we can believe there is light in the darkest season. I'm so sorry that this season has been so long and hard for you. May you begin afresh, again, even today. Much love.
Oh my gosh, Chris. I have been sitting in this for the last few days. I can feel the wisdom resounding in it; the inching of hope responding to it.
This and Tim’s intro to LUX: winter have really been turning my world upside down- in the rightside up kind of way. Things begin in the dark. That’s so counter intuitive but so true! I’ve been thinking about how in Genesis 1 God has a day starting with night. What would it be like to live like that- to have grown up like that, like the Jews- where a new day begins with intentional sleeping before we have the strength to live the day well. It’s so much kinder.
Yes, Sarah, I love how it says "There was evening and there was morning." Evening begins first. I even think about how this changes my attitude toward our family dinner. I want to make it beautiful as it is beginning our "24 hour cycle." Thank-you so much for your encouragement. I'm so thankful that LUX and this post is speaking to you. I've also come to see winter much differently these past few years. xx
Chris, this post so resonated with me. I’ve read it several times and find fresh encouragement each time. To begin afresh, again…each day, in the longest, darkest season of my life. To believe, even in the dark, that growth is quietly taking place and spring will come again.
Thank you for these thoughtful words of hope.
Gracia, this brings my heart so much joy to know that these words are bringing you hope. I think about the weight so many bear, and I know that it is only by God's grace we can believe there is light in the darkest season. I'm so sorry that this season has been so long and hard for you. May you begin afresh, again, even today. Much love.
Oh my gosh, Chris. I have been sitting in this for the last few days. I can feel the wisdom resounding in it; the inching of hope responding to it.
This and Tim’s intro to LUX: winter have really been turning my world upside down- in the rightside up kind of way. Things begin in the dark. That’s so counter intuitive but so true! I’ve been thinking about how in Genesis 1 God has a day starting with night. What would it be like to live like that- to have grown up like that, like the Jews- where a new day begins with intentional sleeping before we have the strength to live the day well. It’s so much kinder.
Thank you for this rescue to my heart. ❤️
Yes, Sarah, I love how it says "There was evening and there was morning." Evening begins first. I even think about how this changes my attitude toward our family dinner. I want to make it beautiful as it is beginning our "24 hour cycle." Thank-you so much for your encouragement. I'm so thankful that LUX and this post is speaking to you. I've also come to see winter much differently these past few years. xx