Sacredise - Prayer: Darkness And Light

Darkness And Light

by John van de Laar

The darkness loves to parade itself, God,
   to draw our attention and steal our energy,
        with fearful threats
        and dire prophecies of doom;
   and we all too easily give it just what it seeks.

But, if we can just drag our gaze away
   we discover that there is another reality;
        that your light shines undimmed,
        that your care is undiminished,
        that your strength and protection
            are unfailing.

And so, even in the midst of pain, suffering, evil
   even when it seems your light is almost out,
   we choose to remain under the shadow of your wings;
        to trust in your salvation,
        to speak your words,
        and to dispel the darkness
            by lighting the flame of faith again
            in our hearts.

Amen.

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