Warm spring sunlight poured in through the living room window. Drawn by its gentle warmth, my steps naturally led me to the window. I wanted to sit by the window, bask in the sunlight, and enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. Just as I brewed the coffee and was about to sit down, I heard my wife’s voice from the kitchen. “Honey, could you hang the duvet outside?” For a brief moment, I felt reluctant, but I soon got up, took the damp duvet out of the washing machine, and headed to the backyard.
Ever since settling in London, I’ve made it a habit to add the phrase “Have a warm day” whenever I send a text message. Perhaps it’s because I remember suffering through several months of bitter cold after moving here in the dead of winter. That short phrase carries two meanings. One is literal—a wish for warmth and good health in the cold weather. The other is a hope that God’s warmth would embrace and brighten the soul. Even now, as spring has arrived, that greeting still feels precious to me.
I gave the duvet a good shake and spread it out on the drying rack. The soft scent of laundry was as fresh as the fragrance of spring flowers. Only then did I think—coming outside was a great idea. (Thank you, honey.) Sunlight is truly wondrous. It doesn’t just dry the laundry with heat; its ultraviolet rays act as a natural disinfectant, eliminating microorganisms hidden in the bedding. When it touches our skin, vitamin D is produced. That tiny vitamin strengthens our bones, boosts our immune system, and even helps lift depression. Just standing in the sun can bring healing to both body and mind.
Just as the duvet becomes cleaner and more fragrant under the sun, so too are our souls renewed when we dwell in the light of God. Like the sunlight that invisibly strengthens our bodies, God’s unseen grace gently shines into the hidden corners of our hearts.
The white duvet shimmered even more brilliantly in the sunlight. I thought, maybe our souls also need time to be laid out under this warm light—to be aired out, refreshed, and smoothed from within. A moment to quietly receive His gentle light and let the creases of the heart soften. I stood still, closed my eyes, and let the spring sun touch my face. “Lord, this sunlight is so lovely. Thank You for this warm light.”
We often treasure only grand revelations or dramatic experiences. But God’s grace fills even the smallest, most ordinary moments. In the simple act of hanging a duvet, in the warmth of sunlight, in the soft scent of detergent—God is with us.
Just as sunlight pours out freely and equally on everyone, so does God’s grace remain always near us. The forecast says next week will also be full of sunshine. I truly hope you have a warm day. A day as gently radiant as the spring sunlight.
