In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and He called the darkness “night.” Genesis 1:1-5
Where is the road to the home of light? Do you know where darkness lives, so you can lead it back to its border? Are you familiar with the paths to its home? Job 38:19-20
My words…
A Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving
God, You never intended for Your creation to live in darkness, so Your first creative demand was, “Light, be!” And it was. Scholars and scientists have speculated for centuries the nature of this light apart from the sun. (I often wonder how You react to the incessant blundering of those who insist on capsulizing the power of The Divine. Do you laugh or cry?) I am not troubled by this query. For me, it’s simple: Where the Father, the Spirit and the Logos exist, light prevails. As You know, I am no scientist, but I have learned that light is extremely complex, consisting of an electromagnetic spectrum of stuff I cannot comprehend. You willed it, and it happened. Only You may personify it as having a home. How uniquely amazing You are! My favorite definition of light is the absence of darkness. And that is what You are. No wonder You spoke it into existence first. Again, I chide myself on my inability to use the vessel of language to share my gratitude for who You are and what You have done for me. What a barrier my flesh is! But my spirit takes over, and the intents of my heart pass from my spirit to Yours, and I am refreshed. God of Light, please accept this prayer of praise and thanksgiving.
