In the Dark.

We pack our cars up with lawn chairs, snacks, and all the kiddos and walk a mile from our parking spot to get a good seat just to wait another hour or two for the sun to go down spending the evening looking up, waiting – eagerly (sometimes impatiently) for the fireworks display. I have many childhood memories of sitting on a blanket in a field waiting for the fireworks!

 

It’s not that Fireworks can’t go off during the day – but without the contrast of darkness, all you see is smoke and noise. There’s nothing really that awesome about fireworks in the light of day, is there?  Would you go to the trouble to watch a fireworks show that went off middle of the day when the sun was illuminating the sky as it does? Probably not, because what would be the point?  The brilliant colors and blasts of light would not stand out against the backdrop of a bright blue sky.  The spectacular display of fireworks is revealed through the contrast of light and darkness. I’ll say that again…

 

 

In the Made for More community, my free Christian women’s facebook group, we’ve been talking about being the light. Sometimes your light isn’t just meant to shine…

 

 

Because that’s when the light stands out the most.

 

So as we head into the weekend (USA!! ), take a moment to reflect…

Are you walking through a season that feels dark, quiet, or delayed?

Are you wondering if your light will ever break through the darkness?

Don’t fear the dark because your light was made for this moment.  Trust that when it’s time for your “spark show” – you’ll stand out amidst the darkness.

 

So this weekend keep your eyes up!   Trusting, patiently waiting, and eager that when the time is right – the show will start!