it is not easy

but it is essential ...

this idea that we allow Him to radiate His presence into the hidden places of our heart. We turn the corner that we thought we recognized ... only to find that where He has cast His light, there is now a new element exposed that requires His crafting. Where I thought there was furtile soil, awaiting His Word, His plan ... there is rock that requires Him ... the crevices that I thought led to light, only lead to dark, empty places ... now that His light shines into them ... deep, private places that no one else knew existed ... no longer provide the refuge that felt so real ... they envelop me with a snicker ... and then His Glory shines brightly through ... filling the dark places with His presence ... promising hope.