Let Your Light Shine By Gina Sewell
Gina Sewell is a mom and grandma who lives in the Dallas, Texas area, where she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She loves to write about Jesus and encourage others. Gina shares her journey on her website: http://www.ginabartonsewell.wordpress.com
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV) When we invite Jesus into our hearts and receive the Holy Spirit, a transformation begins. If we allow the Spirit to pour into us, then we can begin to pour into others. There was a time I remember when I was filled with so much anger. I had pulled away from God because of something tragic that had happened to my mother. I blamed God for the accident and wanted nothing to do with Him. It wasn’t long before my life became full of darkness. The light was out, and I could not feel Jesus anymore and because I was so angry; I was okay with that. That began a downward spiral in my life that led me to places I never imagined I would go.
But that light was still there. Darkness had overtaken it for a moment, but a gentle whisper from the Lord ignited it once again. As I began to cover myself and others in prayer and immerse myself in the Word, my light shone brighter and brighter. Letting our light shine for others is what we are called to do. Some people may never see Jesus except through us, so we must allow Him to flow through us. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, please help us to remember to let our light shine for others. Help us not to give in to anger or pride or anything else that allows the darkness to slip into our lives. We want to be filled with light and love and forgiveness for others, just as you are for us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
I was raised a Christian by an extraordinary Christian woman and look where I landed... In a world of drugs and abuse and loss and misery.
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