It seems strange to think that I have been on maternity leave for almost 11 months, and that our precious daughter is over 9 months old. There has been so many wonderful experiences over this time and a new season is about to begin. In just over a week I shall be returning to work - working 3 full days.
I am full of so many emotions it's hard to realise the truth of what is about to happen - how this routine that I've now become used to is going to change again: 1 tbsp of excitement; 1/2 tbsp nervousness; pinch of panic; 3 tsp apprehension; 1 tbsp joy; 4 tsp peace; and a splash of guilt. What can I make with those ingredients.
I was praying with some friends at Mums Prayer this week and I saw an encouraging picture that I hope to reflect on when I'm back in the office. In the picture I was aware of lots of light in the office... the ceiling lights, the sunlight beaming through the window (my desk is a window seat!), the illuminated buttons in the lifts, the display lights in the canteen for the food on offer. So many lights - sometimes they seem to fade into the background and you only really notice them when they have stopped working or been turned off.
It reminded me that when I am at work again, Jesus, the Light of the World will be with me throughout the whole day. He will never give in to the darkness, He will always be showing the way. So when I look at the lights, I can remind myself all the time that the Light of the World is shining for me. What a lovely picture.
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