Do we choose to be foggy?

"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness."  John 12:46

Fall weather has made its appearance in Wisconsin, and that means the sun takes a little longer to appear each morning.  This morning was particularly dark, as there was a shroud of fog covering our neighborhood.  

Have you ever watched fog dissipate?  For the first time in my decades of living (notice how I managed to avoid disclosing my age?), I witnessed it this morning.  I happened to be outside and noticed the clouds quickly rising.  It was almost as if they were being sucked up into heaven.  I was struck by how fast they were moving.  I caught a glimpse of a yellow ball behind one large cloud in the east, and from there, the clouds were shuffling towards the sky.

Within minutes, the clouds were completely gone, and the sun, in all it's brilliance, was beaming down warmth and light.

How very often does my heart get clouded and foggy!  At times, I unnecessarily allow that fog to hang heavy over my life.

Jesus described himself as the light of the world, just as the sun illuminates the earth now.  When I allow Him to shine into my life, my problems and confusion dissipate so quickly.  Things become clearer, and there is light for my path.  I can bask in the warmth of His love and find the direction I need to go.

Such a simple thing.  I don't know why it is so hard to do at times.  Why would I choose to live fogged-in?  Is it a choice?  Or are we kept there by someone or something?  I'd love to hear your thoughts.