Where I live, we have frequent blackouts, so it’s usually wise to carry a flashlight when it’s dark just in case the power goes out.

Early one morning I was going to the bathroom and forgot to take my flashlight with me.  But I remembered that my mother saw me leave the room and knew where I was; I had nothing to worry about.  I was confident she would bring me a flashlight if there was a power outage.  That’s what a mother does — protects her children.

Yes, there was a blackout that morning, but just as my eyes were beginning to adjust to the darkness, I saw a light.  It was my mom standing right in front of me with that flashlight.  I had absolutely nothing to worry about!

In our scripture verse, Job is recalling a time in his life when by the light of God he walked through darkness.  Just as I trusted my mom to bring me a flashlight, I can trust God to light up any darkness in my life and to direct my path.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to trust you endlessly, no matter the hurt, no matter the pain, no matter the depth of darkness we may experience.  Amen.