Even in the Dark

It was another warm, July evening as I stepped outside to bid my sister goodbye. I happened to glance in the direction of my moonflower bush. I was amazed at what I saw and I ran over to take a closer look. Yes! The bush was COVERED with gorgeous white flowers bravely shining in the night. I began counting...ten...twenty...thirty...forty...fifty! Fifty blossoms! My heart was struck with the beauty and I couldn't quit exclaiming over them.

Moonflower bush the next morning.

(With not nearly as many blooms but it gives you an idea.)

At last I rather reluctantly went inside, but the beauty went with me. My heart was filled with joy and I found myself singing as I prepared for bed. A song I had never heard before...one God gave to me...overflowing with thanks and praise to Him. (It doesn't matter how loud you sing when you're the only one in the house.:))

And as I thought about the moonflowers shining in the night, I asked God, "What is there purpose? It seems strange that you would cause flowers to bloom at night, when they would be seldom seen." And God replied, "Don't miss the beauty I am showing you, Pauline. There is beauty in the dark. I am with you even in the dark."

My heart felt comforted because I KNOW it's true. He is with me, even in the darkest night.

AND, my friend, He is with you.