The term 'dark night of the soul' has been used to describe an intense period of spiritual emptiness or longing. It is a phrase that can cover a lot of different aspects, especially relating to the silence of God or even feeling as if we are wandering in the desert of loneliness.
As we mark the shortest day/longest night (in the Southern Hemisphere) today, I want to ask you how you push through the times of darkness? If you have ever experienced the dark night of the soul, what helped you to hold on during those difficult times?
St John of the Cross believed that it was from these experiences that he encountered the light of Christ. He wrote: In the dark night of the soul, bright flows the river of God.It seems that David also believed that by hanging on, he would eventually crawl out of his dark spaces and encounter the light of God. He says:
"Yet I am standing here depressed and gloomy, but I will meditate upon your kindness to this lovely land where the Jordan River flows and where Mount Hermon and Mount Mizar stand." - Psalm 42:6
May you lean on the promises of Jesus as you walk out of darkness into his glorious light.
Living in Grace
D3LM3
2 comments:
I sometimes got lost in the storm , but always found my way back. The secret. Praying in the morning and evening , beeing thankfull for what you have . And it's like once you found God he always draws you back in one way or an other. The sermons of the last weeks also helps to digg a bit more deeper in my soul.
Thanks Caroline - I appreciate your response. God bless.
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