The Misery of Light: Looking for Hope in the darkness
(Written in March of 2018)
Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the biter of soul, to those who long for death that does not come, who search for it more than for hidden treasure, who are filled with gladness and rejoice when they reach the grave?
For sighing has become my daily food; my groans pour out like water. What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. (Job 3:20-22; 24-26)
Job's words resonate with me, deeply. Though I have not suffered as Job suffered - not even a fraction - I "feel" his anguish over the loss he has experienced.
I too have experienced loss.
I too grow weary and confused over …
Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the biter of soul, to those who long for death that does not come, who search for it more than for hidden treasure, who are filled with gladness and rejoice when they reach the grave?
For sighing has become my daily food; my groans pour out like water. What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. (Job 3:20-22; 24-26)
Job's words resonate with me, deeply. Though I have not suffered as Job suffered - not even a fraction - I "feel" his anguish over the loss he has experienced.
I too have experienced loss.
I too grow weary and confused over …
