a light to walk by

I often lament how I wish I could be shown the way

as clear as day...

and then we discussed this a few nights ago.

Oh you who believe, 

have taqwa of Allah and believe in the Messenger;

He will give you two portions from His Mercy

and make for you a Light to walk with and forgive you;

and Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

This slapped me awake at one point.
I need to stay awake.

And it's interesting, isn't it? This is already addressed to believers.
The emphasis is this extra you're supposed to do
to get a second portion of mercy
and be given a light to walk by.
I need this light. Very badly on some days.

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On some days,

I'd love to have this kind of self-esteem, hahaaaa.