Treasures in the Dark: The Seed of Wisdom

Good morning from Colorado, where the peaks are tall and the tomb is empty! Today is Tuesday, and my faith is secured in Christ Jesus! Thanks for stopping by my blog, where we discuss life, faith, and the long walk toward healing.

My mother was my mother. She wasn’t perfect, and she made mistakes that many would call unforgivable. It took me becoming a parent myself—and seeing my own stumbles reflected in my children—to truly understand the weight she carried. Although her growth as a parent came late for me, I’ve realized that her struggle became the “seed” for my wisdom today. I’ve come to believe this: If your parent does nothing else for you, they gave you life, and that is more than enough.

Because of that growth, I was able to stand as her “Guard at the Door” when the storms of life hit her the hardest. I found myself mustering the strength of Hercules to pick her up and place her in the car when she couldn’t move on her own. It was in those darkest hours that something beautiful bloomed between us.

I am both a better version and a “poorer” version of her—better because I have the tools she lacked, but poorer because I see the sheer grit it took for her to survive. To others, she was just a woman with a “fuzzy” past, but to me, she was truly amazing. Her life was the price paid for my “blue skies,” and today I honor the “Treasures in the Dark” that made me the woman I am.

The Takeaway for Us

The Grace of Perspective: One realizes that becoming a parent often acts as a mirror, revealing the “stumbling sheep” nature of our own parents. This reflection is not for judgment, but for the “BINGO” moment of shared humanity.
The Hercules Strength: True healing gives a person the strength to serve the very people who once wounded them. To lift a parent in their weakness is the ultimate sign that the “Small Shepherd” has grown into a “Great Caretaker.”
The Sufficient Gift: One can reach a place of peace by accepting that “Life” was the greatest gift a parent could give. It simplifies the past and provides the power to change the future.

Community Challenge

Have you ever found “Hercules strength” to help someone who once made your life difficult? How does the phrase “Life is enough” change the way you look at your family tree today?

Scripture & Prayer

Scripture: “And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places…” — Isaiah 45:3 (KJV)
Prayer: Father, we thank You for the seeds of wisdom that grow in the dark. We ask for healing for the children who are now the caretakers of their parents. Thank You for the strength of Hercules to serve with love and for the grace to say that “life is enough.” Amen.

The Spiritual Seal

Remember: You are not defined by the years the locusts have eaten, but by the new thing God is doing in your life today. The tomb is empty, and your story is rising. See you Wednesday!