My lighthouse of hope.

I was wandering through a thrift shop last weekend and came across an item that sparked something inside of me. What I found was a little sculpture of a lighthouse. Seems pretty simple, I know, but there is way more meaning than what can be found on the surface level.

It was a while ago that I became fascinated with lighthouses. I can't put my finger on what exactly started it, but all I do know is that they are a beautiful symbol of hope. The definition of a lighthouse is 'a tower or other structure containing a beacon of light to warn or guide ships at sea.' Just think about it, the whole purpose of a lighthouse is to be a hope for people that are out in the sea or the unknown. The light that shines could be a 'oh finally, we've reached land' kind of light or it could be 'oh there's the land, but I want to go out on another adventure' kind of light. Whichever you choose it serves a purpose of giving you hope.

While I am not a sailor, or ever really intend to be one (well, maybe it could be a career aspiration if all else fails..) I can still use a lighthouse in my life to give me the hope and guidance I need. There are times in my life where I need to be able to see where the land is while I'm struggling in a troubled sea of doubts and fears. On the other hand, there are also times where I am sailing through life and see the lighthouse on land but say, 'I can last for a little longer' or 'I'm up for the challenge, let's go!' Either way, there is a light shining in front of me that guides me and gives me the hope to continue on my journey.

Now I have never seen a lighthouse in real life, but I hope to fulfill that dream someday soon. I look forward to the day that I can see the symbol of hope standing right in front of me and the opportunity to take in all the beauty that surrounds that moment.

"I won't fear what tomorrow brings.

With each morning I'll rise and sing,

my God's love will lead me through.

You are the peace in my troubled sea"

- Rend Collective