The HillsSample

There are certain parts of the world where, depending on the time of year, there is a limited amount of daylight. In specific seasons, those places may see only minutes of light each day. And in those seasons—the times when their days are shrouded in darkness—studies show that eventually, the people living in those places carry the weight of it mentally and emotionally. We see this in the rise of depression, addiction, anxiety, and conflict. In other words, life becomes more chaotic for those living in that darkness. This is what makes God’s simple words at the formation of the world all the more powerful: “Let there be light.” In a literal sense, God was bringing light to the world, giving people a reprieve from night. But in a spiritual sense, it was so much more. That light brings order to our chaos, even today.

When we’re covered in figurative darkness—when we’re battling pain, heartache, loss, and the chaos that comes with it—we can always look for the light. Even if only for a moment, when we find it, we’ll experience the kind of peace God designed.