I choose today to shine…
“Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes.” Psalms 119:155 CSB
This beings to mind my neighbors. They are unbelievers. One especially is outwardly contradictory when I bring up my faith in conversation or offer my prayer support (along with my other support). It seems like they are so far away from accepting Jesus as their savior.
But nothing is impossible for God.
One Sunday night, I invited over two of my neighbors for a girl’s night. We had apps and great conversation. But before we ate, I prayed. Both of them expected it too. And for the first time, they BOTH said “Amen;” even the one who is “so far away.” I see God working through me even as unlikely the situation is. I keep showing up and showing God to those in my realm of influence. At the end when we were saying goodbye, one of the ladies stayed behind to talk to me about what she is going through.
God is moving! We just need to keep showing up and allowing our light to shine before man, as it says in 2 Cor 4:6, “For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.” I want to be the face of Christ to those around! Let there be light!
“Lord, help me shine Your light to those around me! Let them see Your face! In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
2 thoughts on “I Choose Today to Shine…”
That is such a great story! We all need to be more attentive of the people who live right around us. This has challenged me! Thank you for this post.
Thank you Jesus for these words I needed to hear. Amen!!