SHINING STARS
By: Haley Gullette
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.
Philippians 2:14-15 NIV
How do you let your light shine? When I was a child and even into my teenage years, before leaving to go anywhere my mother would always tell me, “Let your light shine!” Although this was something simple, it has always had a big impact on me. Those four simple words caused me to truly think about how I was letting my light shine, even in my rebellious teenage years. As Christians, in a world full of darkness it is easy to think our light could never outshine it.
John 1:5 tell us: “And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it.” The darkness of this world can sometimes feel overwhelming and unbearable. Every day we hear of more and more tragedies, disasters, and sin. However, we must remember that all that darkness is no match for the light we have INSIDE us. Let this be a constant reminder to always let your light shine like the stars above us, no matter the situation or the circumstance.
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.
Philippians 2:14-15 NIV
How do you let your light shine? When I was a child and even into my teenage years, before leaving to go anywhere my mother would always tell me, “Let your light shine!” Although this was something simple, it has always had a big impact on me. Those four simple words caused me to truly think about how I was letting my light shine, even in my rebellious teenage years. As Christians, in a world full of darkness it is easy to think our light could never outshine it.
John 1:5 tell us: “And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it.” The darkness of this world can sometimes feel overwhelming and unbearable. Every day we hear of more and more tragedies, disasters, and sin. However, we must remember that all that darkness is no match for the light we have INSIDE us. Let this be a constant reminder to always let your light shine like the stars above us, no matter the situation or the circumstance.