Jesus said, "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
It's been said that the moon's light is only the reflection of the sun. It might be true that we'd shine brighter if we spent more time with the Son, letting His glory, His presence, His character, and His goodness shine on us. Maybe a little bit will rub off on us just because we're hanging out with Him. It makes sense to me. Whenever I spend even just a little bit of quality time with the Lord, it changes my outlook, gives me a fresh perspective, and I'm usually less prone to anger, and more thoughtful and loving towards others. It helps me meditate on God's Word if I spend a little time reading it in quietness before Him. Praying for others is always appropriate, because just knowing a few people gives me reasons or requests to bring before the Father. There never seems like a shortage of things to pray about.
Please remember your friends in prayer, any enemies you have, and those people on the Gulf Coast bracing for Hurricane Rita. My sister's family plans to come evacuate here at our place tomorrow. I'll be praying that it's not too crowded on the way out, or at least orderly and peaceful, as many evacuate into this area, away from the coast.
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at September 21, 2005 10:05 AM