One Word for TodaySample

Shine

Jesus wants you to let your light shine. Have you ever been tempted to dim or hide His light?

Hindrances that get in the way of shining God’s pure light include not wanting to be proud or draw undue attention to yourself, and not knowing or discounting your true potential in Christ. Shame and fear of rejection are also tools the enemy uses to keep you in the dark.

Jesus said shining draws attention to the Father. So shine brightly as you rest in the humility of Christ. Light can bring welcome illumination, but it can also be a startling interruption for those comfortable in darkness. No matter the response you receive from others, God wants you to shine.

There are many ways to shine. Share a gift or talent He has given to you, be a person of excellence, tell someone what God has done in your life or serve behind the scenes unto the Lord. Letting the Holy Spirit shine the brilliant light of Christ through you is to be who God has created you to be. Fight the temptation to turn down the intensity of His radiance.

Your light is bright, so let yourself shine!

Reflect: What may be keeping the light of Jesus from shining at full strength in my life?

Pray: Jesus, Light of the World, forgive me for hiding or dimming Your light in any way. Make Your face shine upon me and give me courage to shine brightly at home and at work, personally and professionally, with who I am in You and what I do for You. I want my life to inspire others to praise You.

Declare: Jesus shines through me to influence my world.

Act: Ask the Holy Spirit to show you one person or situation He wants to shine on through you today, then follow His leading.

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