Shine like lights in the world, as you hold on to the word of life.

  Philippians 2:15d, 16a

 

 

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for today and for the opportunity to shine in this world by reflecting Your truth and love outward.  The gift that you give to us through having taken on human form as Christ, allows us to understand how it is we can shine through being like Jesus.

 

Shine like the Son, that is our purpose.  Through holding onto Your Word and by growing closer to you we can better serve you through helping to draw others to You.  

 

Today we pray that each one of us in this community takes the time each day to not only come to you in prayer, but also to intently listen to You for how we are to be the light of Christ.  Too many times those who need to come to you are overwhelmed by those who already have.  Too many times it is pestering those who are hurt, instead of gently embracing them.  Too many times it is our own expressed excitement for You that can intimidate others, when all we need to do is offer a simple and gentle invitation for them to get started or to come back.

 

So may our hearts be right and our minds clear and able to see every situation in which another wants to see and feel more of that warm glow.  Amen