The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the
stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)

My husband and I love lighthouses. Living in the southeast, we have had
opportunities to see various ones along the coast. Recently we saw some of the
northern ones while visiting our daughter in Maine. They truly are beautiful and
impressive to behold.

Lighthouses have been vital structures for years. By night, their shining
lights have kept many ships from crashing onto rocks and sand bars, lighting the
way through the inky blackness. By day, they have been a welcome sign of land
after many long days and perhaps months at sea. Their lights are visible at all
times, regardless of the weather, and they stand firm against the fiercest
storms.

As I looked at the lighthouses in Maine, I was reminded that they are wonderful
representations of our God. On sunny days, we may enjoy this journey of life,
looking to him and knowing the eternal home towards which we journey. On foggy
days of fear and uncertainty, his light is there to offer hope and strength. On
our darkest days of pain and weakness, his promises keep us from crashing onto
the rocks of discouragement and despair. There is no storm in our lives that he
cannot help us withstand, no waves that he cannot still, no darkness so black
that his light cannot penetrate.

The seas of our daily lives vary as much as the changing ocean, depending upon
our physical conditions and circumstances. The lighthouse of God's presence
remains firm and solid. "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
for I am your God" (Isaiah 41:10).

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being my light and salvation. Help me to keep my
eyes focused on that light today. Amen.

Bronlynn Spindler is a wife and mother of three grown daughters and lives in
Fredericksburg, VA. She struggles with chronic back pain, depression,
headaches, and fibromyalgia. You may contact her at spindler@....