Day 243 of the journey

When Darkness Is the Closest Friend

Today's stop rests on Psalm 88:18. It takes about a minute.

“Darkness is my closest friend.”

Psalm 88:18

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The reflection

This psalm ends there, with no resolution. God let it stay in the book — which means he is not frightened by yours.

One step forward

Do not force a bright ending onto today.

A short prayer

Lord, you said it and I want to believe it. Where I can't yet, hold me anyway. Let these words go with me into the rest of today. Amen.

Scripture for where you are

When you can't sleepFor the long hours of the night when sleep won't come and your thoughts won't stop.Rest & Renewal4-step trail · A short trail for weary souls — to remember that rest is a gift, not a reward.

What do you need today?

Pick the one closest to where you actually are. There's a page waiting for it.

I need peace I need hope I need strength I need direction I'm afraid I'm grieving I'm anxious I feel alone I can't sleep I need wisdom I need forgiveness I want to grow in faith