Keep Shining

Matthew 5:14-16(ERV)

V. 14 You are the light that shines for the world to see.

V. 15 People don’t hide a lamp under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand. Then, the light shines for everyone in the house.

V. 16 In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.

I love that Jesus said you are the light. The only way you can be hidden is to hide yourself.

Being a light is intentional, not for your on glory but for the world to see and glorify God.

Part of Marianne Williamson poem:

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

“Your playing small does serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that others people won’t feel insecure around you.”A

nd as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we’re liberated from our fear, our presence automatically Liberates others.”

Maya Angelo:

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from you.”

Charles Dickens:

“No one is useless on the world who lightens the burdens of another.”

Mahatma Ghndhi:

“In the mist of darkness, light persists.” How can we be a light:

1. Always do our best

2. Always encourage ourselves.

3. Always encourage others

4. Try to stay positive

5. Always be improving

6. Live discipline lives

7. Never give up

8. Don’t let others opinions keep you down

9. Believe in yourself

10. Believe in others This world needs us to be the best version of ourselves.

Never underestimate your influence in this world, no matter what you do for a living, always do your best, and be your best, don’t compare yourself to others, and never look down on others, you are on your own journey.

We can play it small or be our best, our best may be different from other people’s best.

I believe we know when we are doing our best, so let’s shine, so the world can see and thank God for us.

There is enough negative in the world, let’s be positive people of faith and examples of hard work.

We are making this world a better and brighter place than it was before we came here.

Keep Shining