As I opened the bedroom door I was temporarily blinded by the light shining through my office window, illuminating that room and the hallway.
A bit startled by the abrupt visual awakening at such an early morning hour (due to the need of the Wonderdog to go out), I squinted, raised my hand to shield my eyes.
Once the startling awakening subsided, I was able to take joy in this fleeting gift of light beauty to start my day. What a lovely way to start the day … walking into the light.
That dazzling early morning moment stayed with me all day long, bringing a smile to my face as I remembered the joy of my entrance into a new day.
It was startling, unexpected, overwhelming, heart-stopping.
All words that also fit those moments in our life when we are walking with God, our very own sunshine-maker … and we know it. Moments that are gifts to us, that keep us spiritually afloat when the waves of life rise threateningly.
These are the moments that linger … like that gleaming morning light that greeted me one morning.
In Deuteronomy 6:12, Moses tells the Israelites,
“be careful that you do not forget the LORD,
who brought you out of Egypt,
out of the land of slavery.”
This warning is valid, because we humans are quick to forget the blessings, the gifts, the good times and where they come from. When times get tough we are often quick to pull out the woe is me complaint.
In the Bible, memorials (usually with stones) were created so that people would not forget the faithfulness of God in a difficult time or situation. These memorials are also a testimony to others, showing evidence of the presence of God in our lives.
I just took a picture, saved it on my phone, then told my sunshine story here to you … and you.
Be careful that you do not forget …
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
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