They will be so kind
and merciful and good,
that they will be a light
in the dark for others
who do the right thing.
2 CORINTHIANS 4:17-18 (CEV)
These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing. Things that are seen don't last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. This is why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
To have a lasting impact focus on mirroring God's glorious light.
DAILY FODDER
- Why do we spend so much of our time and energy talking about the things which ail or trouble us?
- What do we benefit from wallowing in our problems?
- What does such wallowing prevent us from doing?
God, I'm grateful for the light you shine into the world and into my small corner of it. I confess that instead of redirecting that light onto the lives of the needy around me I dwell on the things which bother me. Redirect my focus to matters of eternal consequence. I'm going to allow you to reflect your goodness, kindness, and mercy off of me and onto those around me. As such I will be honoring Christ Jesus, the light of the world. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.