Bring Light

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 

  

  We need beauty and light in our lives. We need music, art, God’s glorious creation. We need to fill our minds with the goodness of God, His love, kindness, mercy and grace. We need light. 

  There is much darkness in this world. The pattern and flow of this world moves in a negative, deadly direction. It takes positive purpose and right thinking to avoid getting caught up in the darkness around us. 

  Thankfully, we serve a positive God who is filled with light that drives away darkness and the shadows around us. With Christ in our hearts we are literally the light of the world. We shine brightest in the darkest places. Light can transform everything around it. We remove barriers and light the way for others to follow after. 

  It takes effort to transform darkness into light. And we need help from above. We need our Lord’s guiding hand and His light igniting us within to shine love and grace upon everyone. We must trade beauty for ugliness, light for shadows as we let our light shine. 

  You may feel you have nothing to offer. Illness and affliction may have you beaten down and feeling hopeless. Yet with Christ in your heart and His grace and strength lifting you up, the darkness around you can be filled with His presence as you allow Him to reveal Himself in your life. 

  We are in a battle with darkness and it is one we cannot win alone. Yet if we fight in the power and strength of our Lord Jesus, we will overcome the dark and bring His light and beauty to this dying world. 

  Do not think you have nothing to offer a dark and dying world. There is life inside of you. Life given by the Holy Spirit of God that created all things and can transform all things. Let Jesus be Jesus in you and light up this dark place. 

  Prayer: Dear Lord, sometimes it feels like we are surrounded by darkness. Let Your light shine through our lives and ignite this place with Your beauty and love. Amen.