Let Your Light Shine

There is a special light in each one of us. When we came into this world, we entered with that special light into a world full of chaos and darkness. The choice as to whether we will let our light shine in this dark world is left to us to decide. Nobody can force the light out of you and I, we have to freely give it. That decision lies within us. Light gives of itself freely, it is available everywhere. The light of day is freely given, it fills all available space, it does not seek anything in return neither does it ask whether you are friend or foe. Light is never diminished.

 

Some have wondered out of the light into darkness, they have gone astray and their light has been snuffed out. Each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light because when the light is on there is no darkness to be found, for light drives away darkness, and where light is darkness comprehends it not. Unfortunately, our world has become so darkened through greed, wars, hatred and a desperate hunger for power, which has created a lot of darkness in a world that could be so full of light. We all have a role to play in letting our light shine through the darkness that has engulfed our world.

Our path is illuminated by the light, for it is light that shows us the way. Even if our soul was down, it will shine in perfect light, so let your light shine. God created light, He created us to be the light of the world. The only way we can move forward and live in a better and brighter world is by letting our light shine and making a decision of choosing not to walk in darkness or get involved in the works of darkness. I encourage you to walk as children of light in your workplace, at home, at school, amongst friends and family and in the community because we are transmitters of light. Let us live and function as children of light in a dark and depressing world. Perhaps in doing this, we can help in our own little way to make the world a better and brighter place by shining some light in somebody’s dark world.

I encourage you today, in the words of Norman B. Rice, "Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light."

May your light never be diminished and may you brighten somebody’s world at their darkest hour. Wishing you God’s blessings in all that you do and thanks for reading J.

(Written by Freda Ladé-Ajumobi, 2011 © All rights reserved.)

Your Life Is Worth It!

I can hear the voice of hopelessness and despair screaming out loud desperately aiming its arsenal of lies and worthlessness at so many. You might be thinking, “Is my life really worth it? My life is worth nothing!” Let me encourage you today, you may not be worth much in the sight of man, but you are worth much more than many sparrows in the sight of your Maker. Your Creator certainly thinks you are worth it! Why? Because He created you and made you in his own image and what He made was good and is still good in His eyes.

Bill Gates, the creator of Microsoft Inc. would not have spent so much time on Microsoft Technology and invest his time and effort on it if he didn’t think it was worth it. So much time and effort was spent on what he believed was worth it. Nobody believed in his ideas initially, but guess who’s laughing the last laugh now? Those who believed in him or those who doubted his ability? I wonder what would have happened if he doubted and did not believe in himself? God created Bill Gates for a reason and a purpose and we are all reaping the fruit of it now. He believed in himself, doubted his doubters and did not take no for an answer! He is well worth it, isn’t he? This is the reason why I am saying that in the eyes of your Maker you are worth it, your life is worth it. You were created for a reason and a purpose. Don’t believe a lie; believe in yourself instead of looking for approval from others. God would not have spent so much time in creating and bringing you into this world if He did not believe you are worth it. You are not an error; your life is certainly worth it.

The world is a battle field; we must stand and fight in the midst of the battle. I am encouraging you today, fighters never quit, and it is time to stand up and fight back. Be a fighter and not a quitter, don’t give up, you are worth it! Your life is worth it. You may not feel like it, but you are still worth it! Let hope be the anchor of your soul. You are not a waste of time, you are not a failure, and you are not a mistake. You are not worthless; you must hang in there and fight back. In order to be strong, we must keep hope alive and persevere in the midst of the chaos that has overtaken our world today.

Many are going through a lot of tribulation and trials, uncertainty rules our world, violence and anarchy has become the order of the day and the youth are following the example they see of our leader’s deceitful and greedy ways. The world is full of cactus, but we don’t have to sit on it. We must make up our minds to fight back and not give up. If we give up, then hope will die and our expectation cut off. Like a soldier at war, it’s not over until it’s over, so refuse to give up in spite of the challenges being thrown your way.

I encourage you today, as I encourage myself also that all will be well, but it is only the brave and courageous that will stand till the end. Stand therefore and do not cast your hope away, it has great recompense of reward. Your life is certainly worth it.

In the words of an unknown author, “Everyday may not be good, but there’s something good in everyday.” I encourage you to see the good in everyday and make the best of it. We may not be able to direct the wind, but we can surely adjust the sails. Your life is worth it when you make the best of each day and adjust your sails to see good in everything. Our attitude towards life is what makes a big difference in spite of what we might be going through. It’s not what life takes away from you that counts, it’s what you do with what you have left that matters. Make your life worth it by adjusting your sails and making the best of what you have left. Your life is certainly worth it, I encourage you today, don’t give up on it!

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Faithful One - Andy Park

If you are going through a lot at the moment and you can't seem to find a way out.  Maybe you are going through a dark tunnel and things are getting darker and not clearer. My encouragement to you is to listen to the words of this song and let it soothe your soul.  I encourage you to cry out again and again.  There is someone waiting to hear from you.  Will you give Him a chance? He is able to deliver. You are worth much more than many sparrows and He loves you so much, it's hard to believe this sometimes. May this song be a blessing to you and all those who listen to it.