The Light Flower: From soul pain to soul grandeur

Mustard

Hopeless without reason

Sadness

Gloom, melancholy, heaviness

Those who are liable to times of gloom, or even despair, as though a cold dark cloud overshadowed them and hid the light and the joy of life. It may not be possible to give any reason or explanation for such attacks. Under these conditions it is almost impossible to appear happy or cheerful.

Reflection

Mustard reflects a sudden gloom that arrives without a clear cause. The light of an ordinary day goes out, and the person cannot point to a reason that matches the weight. Jesus calls Himself the light of the world. A cloud can be endured in His company. It does not have to be explained before it is brought to Him.

Scripture

John 8:12 (KJV). "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."

Meditation

Jesus, Light of the world, this gloom has no name. Stay with me in it. I follow You, and I ask for the light of life.