In one of my social media groups, someone posted a simple yet profound question. They asked, “Where are the small places in your life where the light is breaking through?”

It had only been shared for a few minutes when I saw it, and there were no responses yet, but it got me thinking. There has been a lot of darkness in my life and ministry lately. Bad doctors’ reports, loss of loved ones, a miscarriage, and surgery have been sent daily, wanting me to pray. People I love have been experiencing job transitions, family tensions, and financial issues. Every day, it can feel like the darkness is winning and that there is little hope.

At times like this, it is an inspiring question to ask, “Where is the light breaking through?”

For every negative experience, there are often two or three positive ones, but the tendency, at least for me, is to let the darkness drown out the light. The truth is that light should chase away darkness. For that to happen in our lives, we need to stop and see the light.

Lately, there has been family time, a small break for the holiday, financial blessings, and at least a dozen other minor points of light. My life is wrapped in light, and I bet yours is too, despite all the darkness that currently seems present.

Every day, it’s worth considering, “Where is the light breaking through in my life?”