God, my Light
We know it’s Christmas! Houses, lawns, trees, and store windows sparkle with iridescent red, green, and silver lights. The air is filled with tinkling bells and joyful carols raise our spirits.
Lights at Christmas knowingly or unknowingly, celebrate the coming of the “Light of the world”. At Christmas we go around with a carol on our lips, smiles that light up our eyes, and hands that bear thoughtful gifts. Why should such a beautiful scene end?
When the Christmas lights go out, let’s promise to continue to be lights! May the windows to our hearts still glow with friendship, the doors of our homes still say welcome, and the words from our lips still be carols of hope, caring, and peace.
Jesus,“the Light of the world”, calls us to be lights on a hill that will not be put out by fear of ridicule, criticism or hate. Let’s shine brightly, unapologetically, and uncompromisingly as we go about lifting burdens, cheering the despondent, feeding the hungry, and befriending the lonely.
Dear Lord, may the fragrance of Your presence in my life, and the Light of Your Spirit bring hope, peace, joy to all who seek it this holy season of gift giving. Amen
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