After Darkness, Light

…I am the light of the world.

John 8:12

Illuminating my home’s dark corners with a lamp’s soft glow comforts me. I thought of my collection of lamps when considering a Latin phrase from a period in church history: post tenebras lux—after darkness, light.

My experience of the narcissistic abuse cycle felt like periods of darkness illuminated by light. Yet, rather than coming out of darkness and remaining in the light, the pattern would repeat itself. Darkness always followed seasons of light. Eventually, my attempts to prevent an episode of darkness by withholding my opinion or my need only served to dim the very light of my presence.

Fortunately, Jesus proclaims, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Jesus illuminated and rekindled my soul when I took steps out of darkness into the light of God’s rescue, guidance, and healing touch.

Each day, I choose to spend time with Jesus, the Light of the world. This fresh focus for my quiet time allows the glow of Christ to gently illuminate the dimly lit corners of my  mind, my spirit, my emotions, my heart, and my world with His tender mercy and grace.

Father, thank You for providing light that dispels darkness. Thank You that Your Son, Jesus Christ, came as the Light of the World. Continue to nudge me with the radiance of His light for my decisions, my relationships, my wounds, and my life. In His name I pray, amen.

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