Even in your brokenness, you can still shine
Several months ago, I was walking through a passage in my house. The passage is narrow because I put two pieces of furniture against one of the walls. Two people cannot walk side-by-side through the passage at the points where the furniture are and if you are substantial in size, you will have to turn sideways to pass through. I was passing through the passage one day with a laundry basket in my hand and for ease of navigation I lifted the basket overhead. The basket hit and broke the bulb on the wall. Surprisingly, the bulb still illuminated when I flipped the switch, so I didn’t bother to replace it. Night after night I flip the switch and my bulb, as unsightly as it is, illuminates without fail. I am at a point in my life where overwhelmed is an understatement. I am physically and mentally tired. A lot of things are happening all at once and it has taken a toll on my mind and body. Tonight, I was passing through the passage and for the first time I really stopped and...