The aurora borealis is the result of a solar storm flinging particles into the atmosphere at either of the earths polar tips with the result being brilliant, beautiful lights appearing in the darkened night sky. When storms enter our lives, we shutter in despair and fear. Yet, God knows every storm and allows them in only to bring us closer to Him. He knows our heart and desires to give us His Joy. Too often the eyes of our heart are too fixated on counterfeit joys and our desires are for things that cannot satisfy.
Sometimes into our darkest night, God sends a storm so that our eyes may be opened to behold Glory, beauty and Joy.
Joy, Eternally
By Effie Darlene Barba
Without the sorrows would I see?
Your beauty rare—Your love for me
Or would this heart be satisfied
With lesser things that build my pride
Your love for me so great and grand
Allowed each tear as You had planned
That I might seek Your lovely face
Eager to feel your arms of grace
And now, this Joy that fills my chest
Is mine because in You I rest
Your Glory lights my every trail
My treasure precious without fail
I thought my heart would break in two
Until Your Love came into view
What mystery is Your Grace Divine
My Darkest hour Your light did shine
This Joy, this hope, this love that’s mine
I feel Your spirit intertwine
Within my heart to nourish me
With all of You eternally
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Samuel 22 (NIV) “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
3 my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield[a] and the horn[b] of my salvation.
He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—…You, Lord, are my lamp
the Lord turns my darkness into light…“As for God, his way is perfect:
The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
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