Sunshine and Shadow All the masterpieces of painting contain both light & shadow. By them the artist highlights certain features of his subject, and they provide contrast and harmony to reveal beauty or character. A happy life is not one filled only with Sunshine, but one that uses both light and shadow to produce beauty. Suffering or persecution can be become a blessing because they can form a dark backdrop for the radiance of the Christian life. The greatest musicians, as a rule are those who know how to bring song out of sadness. Fannie Crosby, her spirit a glow with Faith in Christ, saw more with her sightless eyes than most of us do with normal vision. She gave us some of the great gospel songs that cheer our hearts and lives. Paul & Silas sang a song of praise at midnight in a rat-infested jail in Philippi, their feet in stocks, their backs raw from the jailers whip. But their patience in suffering and persecution led to the conversion of the heathen prison warden and his family. Don’t despise the shadows God brings into your life. He can use them to produce a Masterpiece. I wish for you and yours... Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag, Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see, Confidence for when you doubt, Faith so that you can believe, Courage to know yourself, Patience to accept the truth, And Love to complete your life. I ask the Lord to bless you To guide you and protect you As you go along your way... His Love is always with you. His promises are true, You know He will see you through So when the road you're traveling on Seems difficult at best God will do the rest.
