{"id":681,"date":"2016-09-12T22:25:36","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T03:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/?p=681"},"modified":"2016-09-12T22:25:36","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T03:25:36","slug":"peeking-through-the-darkness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/2016\/09\/peeking-through-the-darkness.html","title":{"rendered":"Peeking through the darkness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/files\/2016\/07\/IMG_4311-e1473735964314.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-652\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/388\/2016\/07\/IMG_4311-e1473735964314-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4311\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>I have always found prayer and peace at night. Growing up I loved looking out the windows to see if the stars were visible and I&#8217;d make my wish upon the first star, or at least focus on one of them while reciting the popular verse.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the dark can be scary and overwhelming. Yet at times I feel reassured by the subtle lights that can be detected. Just enough to peek through the darkness and let you know you are being cared for or protected.<\/p>\n<p>I love how the moon in this photo is peeking around the corner of the house, illuminating the dark sky. It&#8217;s almost like God might be playing peek-a-boo!<\/p>\n<p>Next time you find yourself in the darkness, look for a tiny light and pray in gratitude for the guidance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have always found prayer and peace at night. 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