Pulverising politics. Scary news reports. Media outlashes. Lies and misinformation. Fights and wars. So much darkness exists that it’s no wonder we feel as if we’re saturated in it.
Yet there is hope. Light spills. It spills freely from the heavens. Light spills from our hearts and lips whenever we stand up for Truth.
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Light spills when we speak out against the darkness and have faith in something else, something that overcomes. Something full of eternal Light, incandescent, dazzlingly bright.
Someone so full of compassion and love. A sacred Someone who came down to earth to reveal God’s mercy and grace to us: Jesus, our Light-Bringer and Saviour.
“Eternal life is in him, and this life gives light to all mankind. His life is the light that shines through the darkness—and the darkness can never extinguish it.” — John 1:4-5 TLB
Light spills
sun moves
it circles from east to west
morning dawn
seeks out the grey hollows
bathes them in a warm glow
light spills
makes soft hills and valleys
hollow dips
briefly shades these objects
where shadows fall and eclipse
shade calls
draws attention to shapes
to space
marks interest within
places sun is inhabiting
my eyes
become attracted to light
shine threads
serve to draw us together
to savour brightness, colour
I'm made
for zest and vibrancy
for light
for reaching beyond this earth
for dreams and hope and love
© joylenton
We are created to be a light for others, our hurt, wounded and lost sisters and brothers, and to help them see beyond the darkness.
We can be a light for others by offering hope, support, understanding, compassion and kindness and showing them mercy, love and forgiveness.
The older we get, the more aware we become of the darkness of this world and the fierce battle that rages between good and evil.
We can choose to embrace the light and live a radiant life in Christ despite all the darkness there is, because His light and hope still exist and will prevail over our dark circumstances.
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” — St. Francis of Assisi
Poetry Joy 
Joy, this is so beautiful! It’s a breath of fresh air amidst the polluting darkness in the world. Jesus shines so brightly that the darkness will never cover the light. We are also lights, as you said, every time we show love and kindness to another. Love, hope, and light are very much alive in this world. Thank you for your words. Blessings and love to you, dear sister! xoxo
Dear Gayl, it’s heartening to hear you found this post helpful and encouraging. As I prayed for the right words to write to accompany the poem, I was surprised by what eventually emerged. However, God knew what people needed to read and be blessed by better than I did! These dark times we’re all living in cry out for a reminder of the light, bright and sacred goodness that exists. I’m humbly grateful to be able to do that in some small way for others. Thank you for your lovely, warm response, sweet friend. Blessings and love to you, too! xoxo
Joy, I so needed this today. Thank you for your wise and encouraging words.
Thank you for this bright spot, Joy, in the midst of such dark times! What a precious gift to remember that we carry His light with us, and He will help us to focus on His gifts of light all around us!
And this says it so beautifully!
“I’m made
for zest and vibrancy
for light
for reaching beyond this earth
for dreams and hope and love”
Blessings, love, and hugs to you dear friend!
Bettie, it’s often hard for us to sense Christ’s light within when we’re all too conscious of our fallenness and sin. Yet it is there, radiating out to others and piercing our own inner darkness. I’m glad those lines spoke to you. They speak to me as well as I read them over again.
May we seek to hold onto our redeemed status before God and believe we are made for so much more than this world can offer us.
Blessings, love and hugs to you, too, dear friend! xo ♥️
You’re so welcome, Shirley. I’m grateful for the right words coming at just the right time for you. Any wisdom you might see here is very much God-initiated as He inspires this writer’s thoughts. Bless you, dear friend. x 💜
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Thank you for this good medicine, Joy! Much needed and appreciated!
Deepest Peace and All Goodness to you!
Dear Cheryl Anne, I’m happy to have been able to dispense “good medicine” here for your soul. You do the same for me with your gentle, loving presence here and faithful prayers, as well as through your own blessed, God-given words. May the beautiful blessing you have shared be yours in abundance, my friend! x ❤️
“The older we get, the more aware we become of the darkness of this world and the fierce battle that rages between good and evil.” I am finding this so true, too, Joy. Thank you for the encouraging reminder that “His light and hope still exist and will prevail over our dark circumstances.” There is so much hope in that truth, isn’t there? Love and blessings to you!
Trudy, I’m glad you can relate to those thoughts, scary though they might be. It’s hard to live with a growing awareness of that battle, isn’t it? Even though we know that Love wins and we’re meant to be stirred to prayer rather than become paralysed with fear. May God’s light shine ever brighter for you, and may you hang onto the blessed hope He offers us in the redemption of all things to come. Love and blessings of peace to you, dear friend! xo ❤️🙏🏻🕊
A much-needed message in today’s world. Your words and your poem hit home. We cannot let the fear and war mongers win. Easter blessings of love and ight upon you, MW 💛🙏💛
Dear MW, I’m so sorry to have missed your encouraging comment. I’ve been experiencing worsening health for several months now and haven’t been as active or present here as I want to be. Thank you for stopping by and for your patience in waiting for a reply. It’s lovely to hear from you. Summer blessings of love and light to you, my friend. ❤️🌺❤️
Sending love and hoping all is well.