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Let Your Light Shine

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Good morning

Scripture Reading: St. Matthew 5:14-16

Worship Song: Light of the World

 


Meditation:

    A peenie wallie, also known as a firefly or lightning bug, is a bioluminescent beetle found primarily in Jamaica. It emits a flashing yellow-green light to attract its prey. Visible only at night, these beetles move swiftly through the darkness and are often drawn to any glimmer of light. Although its light is only a tiny ray, it glows in the darkness and can be seen from a distance. 

    As Jesus proclaimed while on the mount, we are the light of the world, and our light should not be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then covers it; instead, it is placed on a stand so that it can illuminate the entire room. Jesus declares that He is the Light, and those who follow Him will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life (St. John 8:12). If we are in Christ, we represent His light; therefore, we must walk as children of light. For we were once walking in darkness, but now we are light in the Lord: walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8). 

    This spiritual light reveals the true character, beauty, holiness, and glory of God. The light of the knowledge of God's glory is displayed in our lives through the fruit we produce (Galatians 5: 22-23). This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all (John 1:5). May our light shine before others through our daily actions, so they may see our goodness and praise our Father in heaven.

Let us pray:

    Everlasting Father, we give thanks for Your light which shines through the darkness. We thank You, Lord, and praise You for calling us out of darkness into Your marvellous light. We thank You for Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our path. Almighty God, may the light of Your presence guide us and bless us with Your spirit. Father, may the light that shines within us attract those living in darkness, and guide them to walk worthy in Your sight. May our hearts, Almighty God, overflow with love, kindness, patience, humility, goodness, compassion, joy, and gentleness, so that our actions naturally reflect the light of Christ. Lead us, O God, and guide us by Your divine power. In the precious name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Wishing you a day of absolute peace. ✌💕🙏

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  1. AnonymousOctober 23, 2026 at 3:09 PM

    Once we are plugged into the right source all we have to do is shine. While we don't possess any light of out own but are only reflectors, let us give off light 🙏🙏

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