THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
In church last Sunday, our preacher was talking about children. How enthusiastic they are about almost everything. The illustration he gave was singing in Sunday School. He said he could remember everyone singing, “This little light of mine” and how excited everyone would get when the devil tried to whoosh out their light.
We all have a light, do we let it shine, or does the devil whoosh out your light? We make it so easy for the devil, he doesn’t even have to try very hard. To list a few things that can put out your light, how about worry? Is their anyone who does not worry? The economy is bad and people worry about their jobs. Maybe someone close to you is having health issues, how do you not worry about that? Marital problem can be worrisome for some, and children never seem to quit worrying a parent.
How about jealousy? Does the devil put thoughts of inadequacy in your mind? Is there someone who always seems to have everything? The perfect husband/wife, children that never cause problems, a new house or car, or a career that you long for. Shouldn’t we be satisfied with what we have, after all the Lord is who gave us our possessions?
Gluttony, idolatry, pride, or telling those little white lies, are all light dulling traits. If you were face to face with the Lord, would you tell him he didn’t give you enough “things”, or that someone else had more? Would you tell him that you didn’t think he could handle your problems, so you worried even though the bible says “Do not fear” 365 times?
Let your light shine! Don’t let the devil whoosh it out!!! Let it shine…..
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I hope you have a blessed Sunday!
I look forward to your Sunday Posts. Please keep at it!
These are “my little light”. I need to find my faith again , these help Thank you !
Thank you so much Barb. I love writing these posts, they help to encourage me to be a better person.
Lovely message.
Thought for the day – no whooshing allowed SHINE ON!
Tania, you are a beautiful light! Keep shining! – Amy
http://www.stylingrannymama.com
Again I needed this thanks!!!
Thank you for sharing. It is hard at times to not let things of this world dull our light. I always remember the woman in the Bible with the issue of blood. How she must have been in agony both physically and mentally. Her faith was amazing. She struggled, she had pain, and yet she fought so hard to get to Jesus just to touch the hem of his garment. She was healed!!! Knowing we can all have that same kind of faith and healing is enough to keep letting my light shine! No matter the cloud over me, the opposition against me, the pain inside me or the struggle within me…I try to let my little light shine. Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Thanks so much Gayla for reminding us all that Jesus can, and does, heal the sick and weary.