Photo was taken last evening near Ballincollig Shopping Centre, Co.Cork (Irl)

Some Christmas trees just stand out like this one with hundreds of lights to be seen.

Thought on Tuesday – December – 11/12/2012

‘The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves as you advance. Proceed, and light will dawn, and shine with increasing clearness on your path.’ ~Jim Rohn

Many are trying to make the most of these few weeks before Christmas. But the effects of another tough Budget have left many wondering what’s around the corner. Many people are genuinely taking small faltering steps. There is a crisis of confidence and a crisis of direction. From a faith point of view we also need something to hold onto. Hill walkers in thick fog will always rely on their compass and magnetic north. The compass won’t remove the fog but it will guide them through to lower and safer altitudes. God is also our compass and magnetic north. No matter how difficult our situation in life we can confidently hold our spiritual compass. It won’t remove the immediate difficulties but it will help us through. As we approach Christmas we put our trust in God to help us through whatever we find difficult at the moment.