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Light, Glorious Light

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  John 8:12 Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." Light. Pushes back darkness.  On a morning walk, as light was dawning, the sun was rising, darkness was receding.  I felt deep within my soul the glorious thrill and hope of light. In the midst of financial fears, unending working through relationships, prayers for my sons that are uttered yet again... Dark. Hard. Yes. But there was light! In stark contrast to the dark. The dark was fading away, giving up to the dawning of a new day because of sun's light.   The words in I Corinthians 13:12 came starkly to my mind, whispering their truth, "For now we see through a glass dimly... but then I shall know fully..." Yes, now light brings shadows with it. We see dimly, not fully understanding or being completely aware.  But someday, someday we shall see clearly, completely, fully knowing.  Then a short tim...