November 4, 2022

Now, before the time change in Central Virginia, the early mornings are inky black. So inky black that you wonder if the sun will ever rise.

“Yahweh, Yahweh / Always pain before a child is born / Yahweh, tell me now / Why the dark before the dawn?” (U2)

We may not get an answer from God about why whatever pain or darkness we are experiencing is happening. But we do know for certain that that the sun will rise. As the psalmist says, “Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)

“Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (A Collect for Grace – BCP)