Lord....forgive us
God is in the darkness
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There is something about darkness that makes us uncomfortable. Dimness from a power outage in our home unsettles us. Darkness is an alley that causes fear to rise within us. Difficult situations that cause darkness to overshadow our daily life and night that fills our soul are as frightening as that dark alley. Do not miss God in the darkness. He is there through it all.
“In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters.” (Genesis 1:1-2)
We often miss this small detail in the creation story. The Genesis story is so familiar that many times we glance over the small details. In Genesis 1:2 we read one of those small details: “darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters.” (Emphasis mine)
Wind changes things. During a hot and humid day, a breeze across our face makes the heat a little more bearable. An ocean gust during a walk on the beach can bring a bit of peace and comfort when it feels like there is none. The breath and presence of God is always with us. When the darkness covers everything and we fail to see around us, God is the wind we feel. When we are blind to the dangers encircling us, God is the presence that blows across our face.
We all face difficult and dark times. Void does not prevent the Lord from moving and acting. The darkness in your life may differ from your neighbor’s. It may be the loss of a spouse or loved one that brings darkness. It could be the stress of finances, job loss, relationship problems, loneliness, depression, unforgiveness, addiction, or anger. The darkness is a magician. It seeks to cause you to believe that it is permanent and powerful. It may be real, but it certainly has no power above Christ and it is not permanent because we have eternal life with Jesus.
The Lord is always in the wind. God is ever-present with us, and He appeared as wind during Pentecost. It was at the birth of the Church when the Lord appeared like wind. “And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were.” (Acts 2:2)
The next time the darkness appears to overshadow you, take a step outside. Feel the breeze and let the wind sweep over you. Know that God is with you. Even in the darkness, He has not abandoned you. The wind is always in darkness and light will forever break through the night.
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Amelia Monroe Carlson graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. Being raised as a Methodist during her early years, it was not until she entered college where she began to take her faith seriously. She was baptized as a Southern Baptist in Muscle Shoals, AL and began immediately serving in international missions and in the church.
During college, she became the Co-founder of an International Ministry, where she spent time traveling and speaking to church groups and in large conferences. She authored a Bible study and traveled abroad on mission work. She sat on the Mid-South Interfaith Conferences in Mississippi, where she defended the faith and discussed beliefs with leaders of various religions.
After a business trip to Washington D.C., where she was introduced to a former Baptist who converted to the Catholic Church, she was placed on a journey to enter into the Catholic Church.
Amelia is a military wife and currently residents with her husband and daughter in Tennessee. She is a nine time award winning journalist, receiving press awards for various categories including investigative journalism, best news coverage, and best single feature. It is her desire to help Catholics, particularly Cradle Catholics, see the beauty in their faith which converts see and appreciate the fullness of truth which the Church has held and guarded throughout history. It is her desire all Catholics fall as much in love with Jesus as she is, and love the Church to a greater capacity than they could imagine.
Amelia taught PRE for 4-6 grade at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bolivar, Tennessee from 2014-2016. She served as Youth Director at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Somerville, Tennessee in 2017-2018. She now teaches 7th grade (1st year Confirmation) PRE class at St. Philip. She's also a writer and frequent podcast guest on Our Warpath.
She has a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Francis de Sales, St. Padre Pio and St. Maximilian Kolbe.
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