Permission To ShineSample

Permission To Shine

I pulled back into the parking lot, navigated the last three cones and into the space as directed. After putting the car in park, I turned off the ignition and waited for what seemed like an eternity. In reality, it was just a few seconds. The officer swished his pen a few more times across the bottom of his clipboard, then with a smile, he said, “Congratulations. Great job. Go inside and give them this paper. The state has now officially given you permission to be on the road.”

Then, he put on his hat and exited the vehicle.

Permission. I now had permission!

Imagine if I did all of the practicing, all of the tests, all of the work to get my license...only to put it in a drawer when I got back home, never to be used again. Imagine having permission but doing nothing with it.

Imagine having the right to do something amazing...and never using it for any real purpose.

Well, you have permission...permission to shine!

Because we belong to the Lord, “we are now people of the light.” So, it’s time to ACT like people of the Light and let our light shine. We have been given permission! 

No need to read 127 self-help books to try to figure out your purpose. Your purpose is to SHINE! You have gifts and talents. SHINE! You have passion. SHINE! You have a unique way of looking at the world and telling stories. SHINE!

Be good. Be honest. Be truthful. Please the Lord. Act like people of the light because you have been given PERMISSION TO SHINE!