Darkest Before the Dawn

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In this message, we reflect on the truth that it really is darkest before the dawn. Drawing from Genesis 19 and Secrets of Heaven 2404, we explore how the story of Lot’s escape from Sodom and Gomorrah reflects our own inner journey—how God gently moves the innocent, good parts of us forward, even when other parts of our life fall away. This is Divine Providence at work: humbly and persistently seeking to bring the greatest possible good out of even the darkest circumstances. Remember the powerful story of Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, who discovered a new kind of freedom through forgiveness—not forgetting, but forgiving and choosing to walk forward in the light. As Swedenborg reminds us, “It is our heart that God is trying to pull forward” (Secrets of Heaven 2404), and in this sacred movement, we are invited to be still, to trust, and to allow God to carry us into a new day.