There are some days in a persons life when the sun just doesnt seem to rise. We may have been disappointed by someone. Or maybe were not feeling good about ourselves or about our relationships with others. Maybe were just lonely. Whatever the reason, a cloud settles in... Usually this cloud of gloom brings with it a refusal to be cheered up. In fact, if anyone tries to cheer or uplift us we grudgingly summon a ghostly smile and slide back into our pit or despair. This mood can almost be enjoyable, After all, our very lives are dedicated to the welfare or others. Isnt it fun to let them know it-along with how wronged weve been-regardless of whether or not its their fault? Poor Us! Does this sound familiar? I confess I am to some degree an authority on this subject. Alas, it comes from firsthand experience. We are all affected by different circumstances. For some of us, something as simple as a cloudy day may touch off the blues. Fatigue often precedes them. Sometimes our depression is caused by someone who has spoken critically of us or a family member. The list is endless. The funny thing is that even when most of the reasons are legitimate, the resulting dejection isnt. It would be depressing enough if we were the only ones affected by our dark days. But like it or not, we are the hubs of emotional stability in our lives. If our outlook is sunny, it is reflected in every person we meet. If, however, clouds of self-pity, gloom and despair hover over us, they also rain down on all who come near. The trouble with darkness is that it seems to be stronger.. denser.. and deeper.. than light. We are almost fooled into believing that it is just as it seems. But just as one small candle can dispel the darkness in an arena, so can the entrance of light into our souls dispel the bleak and dreary darkness lurking there . And how much greater that light-the light of the Lord-than one little candle... In this day I hope each of us see the light of the Lord and remember to light that candle. Everyone is effected by our moods so I pray we all lift each other up. Have a blessed and wonderful day. Live life :)
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:59:22 +0000
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