darkness to light

shadows hint at the beauty of creation
trees naked, except for the light coating
of snow they hold on their branches
as if it is an offering.
eyes strain to pick out familiar shapes
against the grey backdrop.
barely perceivable, branches give way to the wind.
quiet and peaceful, the snow blanket
wraps itself around the earth.
grey begins to dissolve into shades of blue
as the shadows
yield to the approaching light.
gently, gradually, almost
unperceivable, but yet the picture changes.

so with me.
shadows, darkness, heavy clouds
begin to lift.
it ‘becomes’ so gradually, i cannot see it.
but, i begin to notice the
changing landscape of my heart.
as the light moves in to dispel the darkness,
gently, gradually.

As we continue to wait expectantly for the gift that God has given….Christ come to earth as babe, may you open your heart to the work He wants to do in you.

Grace and peace,
Deb