God is Light
Bible Reading: John 1:1-10
Author: Robert M. White (Texas, US)
Author: Robert M. White (Texas, US)
Saturday 6 June 2026 © The Upper Room.
As I take my morning walk, I am surrounded by God’s beautiful handiwork:
An uninterrupted blanket of wild flowers; thousands of small yellow butterflies fluttering from flower to flower; the aroma of wild mint and clover.
I hear the songs of birds as they sing to their mates, build nests and gather seeds and insects for their young. The sun is not quite up, but the sky is already turning a deep, cloudless blue.
Most days I am only slightly aware of the beauty of God’s creation. Depression has clouded my mind and will not let go of me. This illness is devastating.
Even though God has blessed me in all areas of my life, I have had a feeling of darkness and impending doom for most of my 62 years.
God’s word has been my source of help. There is no darkness in him. Just because darkness fills my mind, my heart does not feel hopeless. Jesus is alive and well in my heart.
God shines a light on my inner being that no darkness can overcome. ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?’(Psalm 27:1, NIV).
Depression may not leave during my lifetime, but I can be confident that my Lord and Saviour is always with me to comfort me and to give me hope.
Prayer: Thank you, dear God, for being the light that overcomes darkness. Thank you for your peace and hope. Amen
