Let There Be Light

Good Morning Everyone.

Have you thought much lately about the
word "light"? I was thinking about it this
morning. Let me give you an example
of the concept that came to mind.

Light and Darkness have profound differences.
Most of us take these for granted. We turn
on a light switch and voila ... we have light.
Simple isn't it?

But if you have darkness and cannot find
the light, it can cause many different and
rather profound thoughts in you. The
longer you are in the dark and wakeful
the more you can multiply that thinking.
Fear, despair, worry and anxiety can become
your companions.

But if you open a door, and the light
slowly inches across the room, filling each
corner and every object is reflecting that light,
it floods the room and shatters
the darkness, it changes your perspective.
Somehow it seems safer, more familiar,
more restful.

This is what our spiritual life is like.
We can only walk in as much light as we have
opened up to. And if we are not open to it,
you can be sure, it isn't there! God doesn't push
himself upon us, we must welcome and recieve Him,
and allow him "place" in us. When He comes
to dwell all the dark places are no longer hidden,
and those things which are harmful, bad for us,
not needful he sheds light upon. He says
my child, get rid of this, let go of that, clean
up this. And then He teaches us steps to do it.

This comes through faithful reading of
God's word which sheds light on every thing
we need to know and receive spiritually.

No more hidden dark secrets. We are free
within. And this light within us, shines
outwards to others, because nothing is
any longer blocking it.

Have you thought lately about how much
light you are allowing God to spread within
your spirit and life? Are you withholding
parts of yourself because you think God doesn't
see them? Who are you kidding? Is that
working well for you? How about eternally?

These are questions that are life changing
and all of us must sincerely ask ourselves these
things, if we want victory in our daily life,
and peace within our spirit, and joy that
overcomes the sorrow that life brings.

My friend, life is short. Don't waste it
on pursuits that lead you to a path of
things that destroy. Don't waste your life on
relationships that drag you down and rob your
spiritual life. Pursue a life that is pleasing to
God, and healthy for you. Don't waste your time on
that which does not profit.

We all need vacations and times of fun,
but we also need serious times where we
self reflect, allow God to help us change ourselves
and where we are growing. We need more
light infused into our spirit to renew us,
refresh us, shed light upon things we have
not been noticing, or things we have been
neglecting.

These things will make your journey far
more joyful, knowing it is purposeful,
well thought out, and that you clean the
rubble as you go along. Most of all
that you have submitted to God the Father
and He is working fully in you. That my
friend is priceless!

love
millie

You are the light of the world. A city set on
a hill cannot be hid.
Matthew 5:14

Are you a light to your world?

Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy,
noble and good deeds, and recognize and honor
and praise and glorify your Father who is in
heaven.
Matthew 5:14

Be A Light!





THE LAWS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE
by Max Lucado

The greatest day of lists is still New Year's Day. And the number one
list is the list I call the Laws of the Lighthouse.

The Laws of the Lighthouse contain more than good ideas, personal
preferences, and honest opinions. They are God-given, time-tested
truths that define the way you should navigate your life. Observe them
and enjoy secure passage. Ignore them and crash against the ragged
rocks of reality.

The wise captain shifts the direction of his craft according to the
signal of the lighthouse. A wise person does the same.

Herewith, then, are the lights I look for and the signals I heed:
- Love God more than you fear hell.
- Once a week, let a child take you on a walk.
- Make major decisions in a cemetery.
- When no one is watching, live as if someone is.
- Succeed at home first.
- Don't spend tomorrow's money today.
- Pray twice as much as you fret.
- Listen twice as much as you speak.
- Only harbor a grudge when God does.
- Never outgrow your love of sunsets.
- Treat people like angels; you will meet some and help make some.
- 'Tis wiser to err on the side of generosity than on the side of
scrutiny.
- God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same.
- When you can't trace God's hand, trust his heart.
- Toot your own horn and the notes will be flat.
- Don't feel guilty for God's goodness.
- The book of life is lived in chapters, so know your page number.
- Never let the important be the victim of the trivial.
- Live your liturgy.

To sum it all up:
Approach life like a voyage on a schooner. Enjoy the view. Explore the
vessel. Make friends with the captain. Fish a little. And then get off
when you get home.
_______________________________
From In the Eye of the Storm