I want a window above my kitchen sink.

I've never been one for dark places. When I move into a place, I seek out the brightest bedroom. When I enter a building, I sit closest to a window or door. When I want to think, I go outside--in the light. I seek out light. I search for it on rainy days, gloomy mornings, and evenings where the sun is still to be found just over that hill or that tree. I thrive in the light. I think this is true of most of us.

These days I spend a lot of time at the kitchen sink (as every mother, wife, or cook does). Because we live in a townhouse (with another attached to the back), there is no window above my sink. There is no natural light in my kitchen, and it's killing me. I just want to look out the window at the changing leaves, the blowing wind, the blue sky, the busy life in my street. I want to feel like I'm out in the world, even when I'm inside washing dishes. I want the light to cascade into my window, onto my soapy hands, and warm my face. One day (hopefully soon, maybe in our next house) I want a window above my kitchen sink, and light in every room.

I think this hunger for light is only a sign of our deep desire to rid the darkness around us. More than just seeking a bright place, I must seek the true Light. In every day circumstances, as the dark world drags me down, I must look for the Light. That Light brings me hope, offers me salvation, and emanates love. Just as I search for light in my dark kitchen, I must search for The Light in this dark life--seeking joy through Him. When your life is looking gloomy, look to the One who brightens your perspective with the truth of who He is. He is light and salvation. He is truth and grace. He is all things good. Find that sliver of light in the darkness and run to it today. He'll take that sliver and make it an open window, a bright light, a ray of hope and joy. Stay there. Linger. Let the Light hit your face, warm you slowly, and give you goosebumps. Let the Light do what it does--pierce the darkness.

"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" John 8:12