Thy Will Be Done

Friends, it is dark out.  Very, very dark. A friend pointed out to me today that it is always darkest right before dawn but the light is in the smiles and love of those around us.  Her words were like balm on my heart, which is full of tender places right now.

We just received news that our sweet little Baby A, who has overcome so much already, has a steeper hill to climb; we learned that the stroke she survived has left her partially blind in both eyes.  Although her muscles are intact, she is completely missing the left vision fields in both eyes.  It is permanent.  It is irreparable.  It is beautiful.

She is beautiful and she is complete.  I could end there, but there is still so much more to tell.

She is loved by a God who is the dawn to our darkness.  By partially taking away her vision He is preparing our spiritual eyes for a brightness that will cast away all darkness.  A light that is truly permanent across all worlds and all time.  He is coming and therefore I will rejoice in His presence and goodness and light because what He says is righteous and true.

It is always darkest before dawn, but I don't have to be afraid.  I will rejoice in partial vision that Baby A was gifted.  I will rejoice in the bond she shares with her twin and her other siblings.  I will rejoice in the resources that are at our fingertips to help her navigate the world in which we live.  I will rejoice in the light and the love of those around us.  Together we will be the light.  Together we will see clearly in this darkness.

Can I ask you to join me in prayer for her future though? A mother's heart is tethered to her children and I pray that she feels the love I have for her, but more importantly the love our Heavenly Father has wrapped her up in since before she was born.  I pray that she sees in herself the beauty and value and worth that I see in her.  I pray that the she chooses to rejoice in her sufferings and brighten the world around her.  It's dark out there and our world so desperately needs her light.

Luke 22:42

Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

Inspirational Quote:

"Stars cannot shine without the darkness." ~ Unknown

My Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thy will be done.  I will rejoice in Your will and Your magnificent plan for our lives.  Please help us remember that our true home is with you in heaven and what is permanent and irreparable in our world will be lifted from us upon our homecoming.  Please place Your hands on Baby A and open her spiritual eyes so that she may see clearly.  Shine Your love light through all of our brokenness so that we may rejoice in You and glorify You from all places on our journey.  Amen.