Daily bread--Thursday

[Guest guest]

Light vs darkness, shadows:

Have you ever been afraid of the dark, or are you afraid of the dark

now? Well, I am. I hate to be outside by myself, or go down in the

basement, at night. I am just certain there is something lurking

there ready to pounce on me. Then our minister pointed out to me

that no matter where you are, even in a totally dark, windowless

room, you can find light. All you have to do is shut your eyes and

picture a cloudless sky, bright sun shining, or a brilliantly lit

ballroom with crystal chandeliers, or sunlight shining through a

stained glass window. Bingo! Instant light!

One night I was sure there was a burglar lurking in our bedroom, and

I was too terrified to even move. The phone was on the other side of

the room, so I couldn't get up to call 9-1-1. Ron wasn't home. I

waited for the burglar to attack. Finally I fell asleep, certain I

would wake up dead. I looked over to where the thug was, and saw my

clothes that I SHOULD HAVE HUNG UP, piled on the chair.

Don't let darkness frighten you too much, and don't let shadows fool

you. (And hang your clothes up at night!)

Peace,

Judi