Shadows

The Collin's dictionary defines the word shadow as:
1) a dark image or shape cast on a surface by the inception of light rays by an opaque body.
2) an area of relative darkness.

During certain times of the day, my shadow may lengthen or shorten.

I have always been fascinated by the images that shadows cast. Perhaps that is why I find shadow puppets (both professional shadow puppets and those made by shaping your hands) so enthralling.

Artists, Motion Picture Directors and Photographers continually use the presence of light and shadow to enhance an object, or create atmosphere and mood.

Without shadow, images would appear two dimensional.

Artists often find that adding light and dark tones to their canvas, brings certain shapes into the foreground. The landscape or portrait, no longer appears flat.

During different seasons of our lives, we will experience times when only  the shadows seem present but not the light. Days even weeks may seem flat and barren.
These times in our life will feel miserable but God allows these occasions to form depth into our character and to bring His goodness, grace and mercy into the foreground.

"How priceless is your unfailing love. Both the high and low, among men - find refuge in the shadow of your wings." Psalm 36:7.


Shadows not only create depth, but also provide protection from the sun.When this happens, the terminology shifts from shadow to shade.

Just like a mother hen protects her chicks from under her wings, so too does the Lord.

"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are His everlasting arms". Deuteronomy 33:27a.


Turn the shadows of your life into shade by going to the Heavenly Father. Rest under the protection and security of his everlasting arms. 


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