Saturday's Stop and Reflect ~ Psalm 119:105-112

It's that time again. We are wrapping up another great week in God's word. It's officially summer, so I hope everyone is having a blast. Just remember everywhere you go..."LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!"

This week's scripture June 17 - June 23, 2012

Nuggets of Reflection:

• Let your light shine. It's okay
• We are a reflection of God's glory.
• Letting your light shine allows people to see the goodness of Jesus in your heart.
• Jesus said, "We are the light of the world."
• Refuse to let anything come between you and God's glory reflecting in your life.

Psalms 119:105-112
By your words I can see where I'm going;
they throw a beam of light on my dark path.
I've committed myself and I'll never turn back
from living by your righteous order.

Everything's falling apart on me, God;
put me together again with your Word.
Festoon me with your finest sayings, God;
teach me your holy rules.

My life is as close as my own hands
but I don't forget what you have revealed.
The wicked do their best to throw me off track,
but I don't swerve an inch from your course.

I inherited your book on living; it's mine forever—
what a gift! And how happy it makes me!
I concentrate on doing exactly what you say—
I always have and always will.
(msg)

Feel Free Friday ~ Let Your Light Shine Images

We are almost to the very end of this week's theme ~ "Let Your Light Shine" based on Matthew 5:16. For this Feel Free Friday, I decided to share various images based on "Letting Your Shine". It's cool how each image is different from the other; Yet, they have the same meaning. All images were found through google search.

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"We need less posturing and more genuine charisma. Charisma was originally a religious term, meaning "of the spirit" or "inspired." It's about letting God's light shine through us. It's about a sparkle in people that money can't buy. It's an invisible energy with visible effects. To let go, to just love, is not to fade into the wallpaper. Quite the contrary, it's when we truly become bright. We're letting our own light shine.” ~ Marianne Williamson

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ This Little Light of Mine Sung By: Addison Road

For this "Quench Your Thirst Thursday," we are featuring "This Little Light of Mine" sung by Addison Road. We are going to let our light shine; And we are not going to have anything or anyone put it out. God gave us this light to reflect the goodness and love of Jesus Christ. I pray that this post is a blessing to you.





Addison Road- This Little Light Of Mine Music Video
from addison-road on GodTube.


This Little Light of Mine
(Sung By: Addison Road)

There's a little flame inside us all
Some shine bright, some shine small
The rains will come and the waters rise
But don't you ever lose your light
In this life you will know Love and pain, joy and sorrow
So when it hurts, when times get hard
Don't forget whose child you are


Chorus:
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine

May you live each day with no regret
Make the most of every chance you get
Let your eyes get wide when you look at the stars
With the same sense of wonder as a child's heart
With the ones you love treasure the time
And for those who are gone keep their memories alive
Hold on to your dreams don't ever let go
There's a fire inside you burning with hope


Chorus:
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine


There will be days when you want to give up
When the clouds settle in
But after the rain comes the sun
Don't you ever forget



One day there will be no more pain
And we will finally see Jesus' face
So until then I'm gonna try
To brave the dark and let my little light shine


Chorus:
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine
There's a little light inside us all


Read more: ADDISON ROAD - THIS LITTLE LIGHT LYRICS
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Wisdom Word Wednesday ~ Proverbs 1:1-7

It's officially the 3rd edition of Wisdom Word Wednesday. We are continuing this week's theme, "Letting Our Light Shine" based on Matthew 5:16. I am loving this week's theme.







We are reflectors of God's light. With that being said, we must make sure nothing comes between us and God's glorious light.





Therefore, since we have this ministry,
as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.
But we have renounced the hidden things of shame,
not walking in craftiness nor handling the word
of God deceitfully, but by manifestation
of the truth commending ourselves to every
man’s conscience in the sight of God.
But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled
to those who are perishing, whose minds the god
of this age has blinded, who do not believe,
lest the light of the gospel of the glory
of Christ, who is the image of God, should
shine on them. For we do not preach ourselves,
but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves
your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.
For it is the God who commanded light
to shine out of darkness, who has shone
in our hearts to give the light
of the knowledge of the glory of God
in the face of Jesus Christ."
(2 Corinthians 4:1-6)


Just like God commanded the light to shine at the time of creation, He also commands the light to shine in our hearts; So that people can see who Jesus is. Many people are unable to see the goodness of Jesus Christ because they are blinded; captured in darkness.








"Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me." (Philippians 2:12-18)

We cannot conform to the world, especially since we are the light that is suppose to penetrate
the darkness of it. Jesus is the Light of the world and so are we. Please see John 8:12
and Matthew 5:14. When we reflect Jesus and His righteousness, we are reflecting His light. 
This plays a huge role in growing up in Godliness. Part of growing up is learning; And there is always something (more) to learn. That is why it is so important to get wisdom and get understanding (Proverbs 4:5). And the purpose of getting wisdom is in Proverbs 1:1-7.











The proverbs of Solomon
the son of David, king of Israel:

To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;

To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—
A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their riddles.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.



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Tuesday's Prayer ~ Letting My Light Shine

My Dearest Heavenly Father,


You gave your Son Jesus as an example of how we should live as Christians on this earth. Jesus said in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."

As a representative of Your precious son, Jesus, I want to let my light shine so that unbelievers will see Your glory reflecting in me. Not only that, I want it to be evidence that you are the Most High and True Living God.


Teach me and show me ways that I can be a blessing to others. I do not want to be selfish and keep this light you instilled in me a secret. I want people to know how great and awesome You are. Most importantly, I want them to know that they can be part of a family where there is everlasting life and have a Father that loves you unconditionally despite of all the mistakes you made, your past, where came from, and who you are.

I pray this prayer in the mighty and holy name of Jesus. Amen.








 “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson




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Manic Monday ~ Light

Singing "Just another Manic Monday!" The weather last weekend was awesome!! My family and I enjoyed as much of it as possible.  For the most part, we just hang out. Now, it's time for our regularly scheduled program. Today's Manic Monday is about light. Matthew 5:16 says that we ought to let our LIGHT shine.


The greek word for light in this scripture is:



Phos (#5457) ~ the manifestation of God's self-existent life; divine illumination to reveal and impart life, through Christ.

When we let our light shine, we are showing unbelievers that God is real. We are living proof that Jesus died on the cross for us and rose on the third day. Not only that, we should live in a way that is pleasing in God's eyes. According to Ephesians 5:8 -14, we should walk in light.

For you were once darkness,

but now you are light in the Lord.

Walk as children of light

(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all

goodness, righteousness, and truth),

finding out what is acceptable

to the Lord. And have no fellowship

 with the unfruitful works of darkness,

but rather expose them. For it is shameful

even to speak of those things

which are done by them in secret.

But all things that are exposed

are made manifest by the light,

for whatever makes manifest is light.

Therefore He says:
“Awake, you who sleep,

Arise from the dead,

And Christ will give you light.”

We must walk in the light of God. When we walk in the light, we walk in love, righteousnes, wisdom, and faith.




Scripture References:

"You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness."
(1 Thessalonians 5:5)


"Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12)


"Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them." (John 12:35-36)


"For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." (2 Corinthians 4:6)




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Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ Matthew 5:16

First, let me start by saying "Happy Father's Day" to all dads out there and to all the single moms who have to be both mom and dad to their children. It's amazing how each week tends to fly by so fast. I am definitely trying my best to keep up. So, let's keep it rolling. This week scripture is.....





"Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good
works and glorify your
Father in heaven."
(Matthew 5:16)


We are representatives of Jesus Christ. We are to be mindful of your actions and words. For one, you never who could be watching you or listening to your conversations. As disciples of Jesus, we can't say one thing and do another when it comes to the word of God. By no means, I am saying that we have to be perfect. We are far from it. However, we must try hard to live according to God's word and let our light shine so that people can see the glory of God reflecting in us.











Other Bible Translations for Matthew 5:16:

"By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven." (msg)


"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." (nlt)

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (niv)

"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." (amp)