In The Shadow of the Nite

August 30, 2017

In the shadow of the nite is when all things seem to break apart. Deep in the

dark of the nite is a trail, when everyone seems to think everything is going

alright. But we, who are going through it all, know so well how all is not well!

“You are strong” they say. “How do you make it” they say. “You

are a hero” they say. How they all expect you to do too much of

anything. But if they knew what you were thinking sometimes!

Only if they knew what you were thinking. Only if they knew what

it took to get where you are. Only if they knew that prayer works

and how long you stay on your knees in the shadow of the nite.

Only if they knew in the shadow of the nite you humbled yourself

before God and cried out, “God make me what you want me to be and

what I should be!” You love everybody they say. If they only knew

the faith it takes to pray for those you used to hate. Would they really

want to be like you if they knew how much love and determination,

in God, it took you to grow and mature in Christ Jesus?

Would they be so quick to judge you the next time they think you should

do everything this way or that? When they are put in the shadow of the

nite, I wonder if they could stand the heat and how long would they endure.

Only those who endure the shadows of the nite until the end comes,

God’s way, truly succeed throughout all of life no matter who they are!

It takes the dusting of God to build your character, determination to take

chances, and dedication to succeed. Remember that when you are going

through the shadow of the nite if you really want to succeed throughout life!

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