Let There Be Light

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome the light." (John 1:5)

Many people find themselves in darkness -- darkness of spirit, darkness of soul. This prayer is written with them in mind.

Let There Be Light

Why is it so dark, O Lord?
How long do I have to endure this darkness in my life?

My soul is weary, downcast.
Hopelessness, despair, guilt, sadness, sorrow --
these are my constant companions.

I'm stuck in a deep, miry funk.
My heart aches. My spirit hurts.

I can't see a way out.
I can't see you anywhere.
I can't see anything good.

My world is so dark. Where are you? Why don't you help me?
Let there be light, O Lord.

Peace, my child. 
Never has there been a moment when I have not been with you. "Even the darkness is as light to me." There is no darkness so dark as to hide you from me.

I love you, and I am with you. 
I am the Author of light. It was the very first thing I ever did when I created the world. I said, "Let there be light," and there was light. And I saw that the light was good.

I don't just bring you the light.
I am the Light.
I will transform your darkness into daylight:
  your sadness into joy,
    your despair into hope.

I've said it before, and it still holds true:
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome the light."
I am with you. We will walk through this together.

Peace, my child.