In my preparations for the Camino de Santiago I packed a headlamp with fresh batteries. A number of pilgrims enjoy waking up early and walking before dawn. I’ve not been tempted toward this practice, but walking the trail in the dark requires illumination.

A good consequence of packing a headlamp is that time every time I rummage through my bag I notice it and think of this verse:

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path (Psalm 119:105).

Like the brightest headlamp, the Good Book illuminates the winding paths of our life. Best to keep the Scriptures handy when your trail leads into the dark.

Camino de Santiago 2024

Photo: My headlamp ready for the dark