The Blinds

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Dear Protégé of Jesus,

There are days when the weight of life presses hard against your soul—moments when you wonder if the sun will ever shine again. Trials come one after another, like unrelenting waves. And sometimes, it may feel like others have it easier, like their skies are clearer, while yours stay gray. But let me encourage you with a simple truth that my wife Elaine once shared in her reflection, “The Blinds.”

She writes, “Trusting in God during trials and tribulations is like looking at your blinds when the sun shines through them. There’s darkness, then light. Darkness, then light.” That image has stayed with me. The alternating slats of dark and light on the floor as the sun streams through the blinds—it’s not just a pattern of shadows. It’s a portrait of how God works in our lives.

Yes, we all face dark seasons. But the light always comes. And when you belong to Jesus, that light is not random—it’s grace-filled, hope-driven, and timed by God Himself. Even when it feels like you're surrounded by darkness, the light of God's presence is never far away.

Scripture promises this again and

 again:

  • “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

  • “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm 73:26).

  • “The Lord himself goes before you… he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:8).

So when trials come—and they will—don’t be disheartened. Take a moment. Look at the sunlight peeking through your blinds. Let it remind you that God is present, weaving His light into your life one beam at a time. You are not forgotten. You are not forsaken. You are held.

And more than that, you are growing. For every patch of light you walk through, your faith is strengthened, your hope is restored, and your witness deepens.

Take heart, protégé. The pattern may be dark, then light, but the Light always wins.

Peace & Blessings,
Russell M. Morrow Sr.

Take a moment now to respond with a written or private prayer to God. Let Him know where you see the darkness—and where you long for the light.

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