The unveiling of corruption is movement into light
I had much difficult getting any sleep tonight. Likely caused by being overwhelmed with all the different evils being brought to light.
I am a substack reader even more so than a substack writer. I will comment from time to time when I feel compelled to. Occasionally, I come across a comment that catches my eye - either new information or a different perspective or a story that makes me realize just how much people are struggling.
Sometimes I'll look to see what others are reading only to find that some readers are subscribed to over three hundred substacks. Lol, I wonder if that group includes me. The downside to this adoption of information is the inundation of bad news. Reading titles alone leaves me feeling heavy.
So, I often question whether this is good or healthy for me - to know the good and the evil. Sometimes I secretly wish to unsubscribe a little at a time until there is nothing left and I truly would have a chance to live off the grid. I say that, but then at the same time, here I am subscribing to more.
But, I digress.
I woke in the middle of the night thinking, what mayhem we live in, to where do I turn?
When I find myself in such distress I open up the Bible app I have on my phone. Amazingly each time I do this, I feel better. It is not immediate, and each time is different. I won't go into details as each person's experience is their own, but tonight/today, it worked again. It wasn't just about remembering that I am loved or forgiven no matter what. That helps, but there was a logical part to how my troubles were tamed - the realization that:
The unveiling of corruption is movement into light
We must first bring it into light to see it as it is. If it remains in darkness, it can fester and grow without bound.
So bring it on, bring it into the light for all to see, and let it change people's hearts into actions of what they are willing to stand for, work towards, accept, or fight against.
🙏 A prayer for those defenders of truth, bringing it into the light no matter how ugly it may be.
For only then can progress be made and hope preserved.
Thank you for your work. 🙏
I also realized that the loss of some friendships revealed some truths I did not know existed. Therefore, I welcome the truth and the evolution of whom I share my world and thoughts with. I still wish for them to see and accept the truth one day, but it is okay that it is not through me.
I think you have a lot of company. The world has changed drastically in the last 4 years. Many of us have lost not only friends but family. But you are right, in order for things to change for the better the ugliness must get dragged into the light. Then we must learn to accept & evolve into something better. It’s 2:25 am in my time zone and I’m still awake.