The Light Will Come

Precursor: This is sort of an introspective post (I love how a blog can turn into a sort of journal for me to look back on) :)

So most of my weekends right now are spent driving back and forth between San Diego and Orange County. Which is a very nice ride, actually; it's pretty quick, and very enjoyable with lots of gorgeous things to look at (like the glistening Pacific ocean!) Have you ever noticed that as you drive by yourself, you have a lot of time to just sit and think? With the crazy pace of life, it's been a wonderful break to sit in a car by myself for a few hours each week. And it may sound a bit strange, but I've actually come to look forward to these little drives. Every time I hop in my car to head to OC, I somehow end up reflecting on life, God, and all sorts of other things. It's quite refreshing- you should try it sometime! Take a drive, put on some fun music, turn your cell phone off, and just take the time to let yourself think and reflect!

My drive up north always takes me past the areas that were affected by the SoCal fires last fall. I still remember that first drive after the fires, when everywhere I looked, it was completely black - charred trees and ash covered the hillsides. Since then, I haven't really noticed the small changes that have taken place, but then today, all of a sudden, it just hit me how much things have changed since then. The hillsides are now green and beautiful, with lush grass springing up and covering the hills like a blanket. And as I took it all in, suddenly I had a picture of what my life has been like over the past year or so. About a year ago, my life was completely burned, no signs of life. Have you even been in a place like that? Where no words can explain the pain, and it seems as though you'll never be ok again? And then slowly, through a process of healing and transformation, one day comes where you're able to look back and realize that what was once ashes is now green! I am so thankful that God has walked with me through a painful season of my life, and that I am now able to look at everything with a new perspective. So to anyone who is going through pain or heartbreak or just a low, sucky season of life... the light will come!

I love the lyrics from this Phil Wickham song:
To the one with the wounded heart
The years fighting have left you scarred
Wait, the light will come
To the one with the distant eyes
All this crying has left you dry
Wait, the light will come
Wait, the light will come
Lift your eyes
The sun has overcome the night
Come alive
As we shine in loves true light

Click here to see the rest of the lyrics to this song.