I awoke this morning to bright sunshine breaking through the bedroom curtains and blinds. It was a wonderful surprise and a welcome sight after such a long period of overcast days. My spirits lifted quickly and I immediately felt as if I had more energy. While I have never been diagonsed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, I do know that the long winter stretch of grey skies does impact my activity level and my motivation to some degree. This morning’s brightness was a wonderful blessing.

As I thanked God for this gift, I was reminded of the scripture passage that reads, “The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it” (John 1:5) It took only a moment for me to receive and appreciate the gift of sunshine this morning. I had