This world was not created

 This world was not created

for some apocalyptic finale;
its magnificence was not formed
to dissipate into ionized gas.
Each thing was formed
for the glory of its Maker,
who stands forever.
Only the darkness
must wind itself to its end,
and it must be robbed
of the treasures it holds.
For the most precious things
of this world
are held in darkness.
That is why
we must struggle with the darkness now
and not run from it.
All the torment it gives us,
all our toil to overcome it,
to tame it
and to dig out the diamonds it conceals,
all is with meaning and purpose.
For each obstacle that meets us
on our uphill battle,
each was made for the glory of its Maker.

Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, (Lubavitcher Rebbe)
Photograph - The Great Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson (Lubavitcher Rebbe)