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TODAY’S WORD…

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Jesus said,

“You are the light of the world.

A town built 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.

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In the same way, let your light shine before others,

that they may see your good deeds

and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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– Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)

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REFLECTION…

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I think of those persons in my life

whose words and actions were like beacons of faith and hope for me.

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It wasn’t a matter of preaching,

but it was their kind words and caring actions

and their personal example

that really surprised and also enlightened me;

that encouraged me in my faith;

that drew me closer to God

who is The Source of Light.

One is talking about fairly ordinary persons

in fairly ordinary circumstances.

Nevertheless, the light of faith that shines in such persons’ eyes

is always so very noticeable

whenever they express themselves in word or deed,

reflecting their beliefs and the love of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Theirs was the kind of light that points one in the right direction.

Let us pray to God, to fill us with His Light

that we may be beacons of peace, faith, love and hope for others

and help lead them safely out of the dark places

that they may be finding themselves in.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord Jesus, fill me with Your Light and use me.

Lord, make me more like You!

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