In Juneau, the capital of Alaska, the summer sun is about to say goodbye as another season is wrapping up. Before you know it, winter will arrive, leaving parts of this state in the dark. Although Juneau’s shortest day will see the sun for 6 hours and 22 minutes, Barrow, Alaska, located 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, endures 67 days of darkness annually. For those who call extreme geographic destinations home, darkness will become their closest friend.
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For those that live in the lower 48 states, darkness is not just a seasonal event, its a state of mind. With an invisible enemy seeking to steal your joy for life, John 10:10, disappointment can lead some to call darkness home. Like going to see the doctor, Jesus performs a light examination in Matthew 6:19-24. Whenever human beings place earthly treasures in greater priority than the Lord, darkness enters the equation. The question is, “how great is this darkness and has it gotten a hold of your soul?”
Psalm 88 is a chapter of the Bible dedicated to anyone who has tasted bad news, experienced disasters or dealt with years of tough luck. The sons of Korah wear their emotions on their sleeves, crying out to God in their days of darkness. When trials strike without warning, maintaining a positive outlook on life is difficult. Therefore, if you feel like darkness has become you closest friend, practice the principles of prayer in Psalm 88. Though I can’t guarantee anything, perhaps as you cry out to God the Son will break through any dark clouds hovering over your life.
by Jay Mankus
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