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When a loved one dies, the world can suddenly become a very dark and desolate place. All prospects of life suddenly seem withered and crippled. You act like a blind person, stumbling about, totally unsure of yourself. It becomes so increasingly difficult to cope with the darkness that you are unable to use the resources which God has placed at your disposal. It seems as if everything in your life only adds to the darkness of your days.

There are those who triumphantly conquer this debilitating darkness – not on the grounds of their intuition, sharpened senses, by Braille or the use of a white cane, but through Jesus Christ who grants them the ability to step out of the darkness and into the light. Jesus is the true light that gives light to every man (Jn 1:9). When you are unsure of the road ahead and you have to make difficult decisions, Christ can lead you out of the darkness of sorrow and confusion and into his glorious light. He usually does this step by step – so be patient and trusting.

“In darkness there is no choice. It is light that enables us to see the differences between things; and it is Christ who gives us light” (C T Whitmell). God, through Jesus Christ, grants you the eternal light which reflects his unchanging love and mercy. The rays of God’s love will warm your heart and He will protect you against dangers of which you are unaware. In times of grief and affliction He is your constant guardian.

Therefore, in the time of your deepest need, do not flee deeper into the darkness of despair, but rather – like the flower in the shadows growing towards the light – grow towards the Light of the world. Christ is the origin of our victory and joy. Through Him we grow strong in the full sunshine of God’s immeasurable love.

Help me,

loving Saviour, to enter bravely and

wisely into your comforting light

that shines on my way.

With trust I place my

weak hand in your almighty one.

Lead, kindly Light.

In him was life,

and that life was the light of men.

The light shines in the darkness,

but the darkness has not understood it

(Jn 1:4-5).

COMFORT IN TRIBULATION CAN BE SECURED ONLY ON THE SURE GROUND OF FAITH HOLDING AS TRUE THE WORDS OF SCRIPTURE AND THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST

— Thomas More.