Clearing the Fog

This morning I woke up to heavy frost and fog. The fog was thick and hard to see through at points and thin and grey at others. Then I finally came out of the fog and it was clear and beautiful. 

I've spent time in the fog. Days, weeks, months and even years where I felt like I was just going through the motions and looking back with no strong impression of the time and wondering where it's gone. 

Other times I've experienced great clarity.  Where it seemed like each day was clear and concise and I could see what was important and what wasn't. 

Today made me think about the difference. Why are there times that I feel like I'm living in a fog and others that seem clear? I can only speak for myself but I think it has to do with the Son. Just as the sun burns off the fog so the Son (Jesus) brings clarity to the days.

I have to be intentional in spending time with Him and in focusing just on today. If I get caught up in the land of yesterday or tomorrow then my vision gets foggy and I can't see what's real. Living outside of the fog requires intentional focus on God and today that's the only way to live in the light - to spend time with the Light. Jesus is the light and when we seek Him then and only then can He expose the dark and burn off the fogginess in our lives. Focusing our minds and thoughts on Him brings clarity to the days. 

John 8:12 (NIV) When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”