Through the years, I have often told those closest to me how I absolutely adore the time of day between sunset and dark. When sharing one of these magical times with those I love, I will ask, “Have I ever told you that this is my favorite time of the day?” Most of the time, they will grin and say, “No, I didn’t know that. You never mentioned it.”

It is twilight. And I don’t mean the movie series. Google defines twilight as the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun’s rays from the atmosphere. “What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming.” Ahhh, yes, that twilight.

I’ve told both my sons that I hope after I’m gone that they think of me sometime at twilight and imagine the beauty I must be experiencing in Heaven. What we have on earth cannot compare to what is waiting for those who believe on the other side.

As much as I love twilight, I am ashamed to admit how rarely I have actually stopped in my life long enough to enjoy it—long enough to let God speak to me through it. It only lasts for about 30 minutes each day.

Since I have scaled back my business, I have found my green thumbs. Not sure how they went unnoticed all those years right there dangling on my hands, but they did. Twilight has become the time when I enjoy watering and caring for my plants. It makes me think of how Adam and Eve must have enjoyed their time with God in the garden in the cool of the day (okay, I have to say it—before they royally messed things up. What in the world were they thinking?)

The incredible beauty of twilight happens at sunrise too, they say. Since I am not a morning person, I will have to take their word for it. Thankfully, God’s mercies are new each morning, but it is in the evening when His peace speaks to my soul.

After a long day, God’s twilight is like a soothing hug that says to me, “Well, this day is over. It’s okay. I’ve got this. I’ve got you. I will be here to help you try again tomorrow. By the way, look, don’t you see that I LOVE YOU in every color you can imagine, and even some you can’t imagine! And in case you forget, I will remind you first thing in the morning, even if you don’t get up early enough to see it.”

Dear Lord:  Thank You for showing Your majestic love to us every day in so many ways, including through Your creation. Forgive us for squandering such a precious gift. You are an awesome God and worthy of all our praise! Thank You that the remarkable beauty of Your creation here cannot begin to compare with what You have prepared for us in Heaven. Amen

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

Is there a special way that God speaks peace to your soul? Please share your comments and thoughts by replying below. Thank you for reading and sharing my blogposts. May God richly bless you!