I’m not sure if it was the stress of the upcoming holiday that was wearing on me, or maybe it was the fact that my husband and I weren’t seeing eye to eye on a few things.  Throw in the mix that I have been working more than I usually do — which has left me a little sleep deprived.

But, Sunday worship was one of those days. Have you been there? Seemed like tears were streaming down my face before I walked through the doors of the sanctuary. I had come before God empty, raw…

…and He did a number on me.

So, with me already in a puddle of tears, my wonderful church Hosanna! played this You Tube video smack dab in the middle of worship.

Christopher Duffley is an autistic, blind child who was born to a drug addicted mother. He demonstrates an intimate relationship with God, and an undying faith… despite his disabilities.

Sniff, sniff…

So after I collected myself, I began to question, “Who am I to wallow in my pity?” I have a choice in how I respond to my circumstances!  I hold onto this truth:

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5

I don’t always get there right away, but I think that’s okay. {Grace!}

There is a time to feed and a time to be fed. It is just good to know how the story ends…

…darkness will never extinguish the light!

And Christopher, you have one bright light shining and impacting the lives of many!

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. – Ephesians 1:17-19

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