The Next Right Thing 363: Walk in the Dark
Apr 15, 2025
As Holy Week unfolds, the discussion delves into the journey through darkness before the light of Easter. The transformative power of confronting personal struggles is highlighted, emphasizing that difficulties can lead to unexpected gifts. Drawing on insights from Barbara Brown Taylor's work, the reflection encourages embracing challenges to foster true growth and freedom. This is a time to recognize that walking through the dark is not just about hardship, but also about discovery and renewal.
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Freedom in Life's Reinvention
- Life transitions often mean losing what once defined us, requiring reinvention across many areas of life.
- Such losses, painful as they are, open the way to true freedom and belonging beyond old expectations.
Learn to Walk in the Dark
- Learn to walk in the dark, a skill taking a lifetime and experiencing several profound losses.
- Embrace times when the obvious path disappears as opportunities for new insight and growth.
Divine Presence in Darkness
- Darkness and uncertainty make us vulnerable and open to God's protection.
- Remaining conscious and present in moments of apparent divine absence allows transformation in the dark night.