Everyone of us is aiming for a better life, right? Not just having enough money to live but more important is how we experience the peace, joy and love everyday. As part of my personality development goal, I subscribe to Valorie Burton's blog. Because she helped me how to meditate, know myself more and share the positivity.
Today I want to share to you her challenge to share the LIGHT within ourselves.
Dear Friends,
This
week, I would like to remind you of one of your most important "divine
assignments" - being a light that draws people closer to God. No matter
what your purpose in life, this is an underlying mission: Living your
life in such a way that people say to themselves, "There's something
different about that person and I want to know how to experience some of
that peace, joy and love in my own life."
Matthew 5: 14-16 says, "You
are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither
do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on
its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way,
let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven."
Here are five ways you can exemplify this principle:
1. LOOK FOR WAYS TO BE A BLESSING.
Letting your light shine means letting all that is good within you come forth. There is so much negativity swirling around us on a daily basis that when good enters our environment, it brings light to the darkness. It is a refreshing burst of clean air. Be sensitive to the needs of others. Find ways to be a blessing - even simple ways such as being a courteous driver, thoughtful friend, and kind co-worker.
Letting your light shine means letting all that is good within you come forth. There is so much negativity swirling around us on a daily basis that when good enters our environment, it brings light to the darkness. It is a refreshing burst of clean air. Be sensitive to the needs of others. Find ways to be a blessing - even simple ways such as being a courteous driver, thoughtful friend, and kind co-worker.
2. REFUSE TO BE JUDGMENTAL.
One of the fastest ways to turn people away from God is to judge
them. You can acknowledge that a person has done wrong without
condemning them for it. Remember that all have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God. Perhaps you would never do what someone else did that
was terrible, but you know what? We've all done things for which we
needed to be forgiven, and by grace, we received forgiveness. Be
merciful to others. Choose to pray for those you feel tempted to judge.
Embrace and support them when they are trying to do better. When you do
this, they will be more likely to be curious about the faith you
profess.
3. SPEAK UP FOR WHAT IS JUST.
Notice, I did not say, Speak up for what is "right." Too often, we confuse "being right" with "doing right." Focus more on the latter. In every instance and especially every conflict, it is essential that you treat people justly - to ensure that those who cross your path are better off for having done so. If you are in a work or personal situation in which others are being cheated, disrespected or done a disservice, let your light shine and speak up. You can do so in a way that is direct, yet calm, straightforward and non-judgmental.
Notice, I did not say, Speak up for what is "right." Too often, we confuse "being right" with "doing right." Focus more on the latter. In every instance and especially every conflict, it is essential that you treat people justly - to ensure that those who cross your path are better off for having done so. If you are in a work or personal situation in which others are being cheated, disrespected or done a disservice, let your light shine and speak up. You can do so in a way that is direct, yet calm, straightforward and non-judgmental.
4. LET GO OF THE DESIRE TO "FIT IN."
If you are going to let your light shine, unfortunately, it will be hard to do so and fit in everywhere you go. In some environments, simply smiling and speaking to people in a kind way will cause you to seem odd. Choose to be more concerned with being a vessel of truth and love on a daily basis than fitting in with the world's standards.
If you are going to let your light shine, unfortunately, it will be hard to do so and fit in everywhere you go. In some environments, simply smiling and speaking to people in a kind way will cause you to seem odd. Choose to be more concerned with being a vessel of truth and love on a daily basis than fitting in with the world's standards.
5. DON'T HIDE YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE.
One of the most common ways you can dim your own light is to pretend
publicly that God is not central to your way of life. If God is an
important part of who you are, there is no need to have a private
relationship you keep to yourself, and a public persona that never
acknowledges your own spirituality. You don't need a Bible on your desk
or a preacher's robe to share your faith with others. When opportunities
present themselves to share where your strength comes from in difficult
times, or to acknowledge how God has protected or blessed you, be
honest. Your faith is a part of who you are. When you free yourself to
be who you are, you also free others to be who they truly are.
Until next time ...
We just need to choose one to Be The Light to anyone because being so can lead our hearts to peace and happiness.
Let us be better today than yesterday.
Think Positive Be Positive!
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