Posted on 06/01/2024 12:43:58 AM PDT by Maudeen
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
TOMORROW’S FORECAST . . . GOD REIGNS AND THE SON SHINES!
SHINE JESUS SHINE (Link) Lyrics are provided below.
Heavenly Father,
We plead for Your Divine Intervention in the lives of your people and this nation, and we pray for willing vessels to be fully engaged in Your Plan for America . . . people who will shine Your Light of Truth, Your Love and Ever-Presence. Holy Spirit, please guide and protect us as we seek to fulfill this Divine Plan which may be met with divisiveness, rejection, and even evil intentions.
In the Precious Name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
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LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE OTHERS
(Source: GotQuestions.org)
Of course, it is not technically our light that should shine before others. It is the light of Christ, entrusted to believers as light-bearers (cf. John 1:8). In other words, we do not produce the light within us. God does. And through our good works, people may glorify the One who gives that light.
One of the ways to let our light shine before others is to show compassion to others. Jesus expressed deep compassion for all people, regardless of their ethnic background, social status, gender, or personal beliefs (Matthew 9:36; 15:32; Mark 6:34). As Christians, we should follow His example by showing compassion and kindness to everyone.
Another way to let our light shine before others is to practice humility (Philippians 2:1–11). Christians are called to be humble in all things, knowing that it is only through the grace of God that we “live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Humility also means the willingness to confess our sins before God and others (Luke 15:21; James 5:16). In doing so, we demonstrate our receptivity to correction and guidance (Proverbs 15:32).
Generosity is another means of letting our light shine before others. Christians are called to be generous with their money, time, resources, and love (Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:16). After all, everything that we have belongs to God (Deuteronomy 10:14). So, we should share our God-given blessings with those in need and give without expecting anything in return (Luke 6:30).
Forgiveness, too, is a means of letting our light shine before others. Jesus taught that we should forgive others as we have been forgiven (Matthew 18:15–20; cf. Ephesians 4:32). Thus, we should seek reconciliation with those who have wronged us—and with those whom we have wronged—to promote peace and unity (cf. Ephesians 2:14).
There are many ways to let our light shine before others. We can volunteer at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter, donate money to a charity, or be kind and compassionate to someone in need. We can also lend an ear to a friend who is going through a tough time and offer words of encouragement, or we can simply smile and say, “Hello,” to a stranger on the street (cf. Hebrews 13:2).
THE BEST WAY TO LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE OTHERS IS TO SHARE THE GOSPEL, THE “GOOD NEWS,” WITH OTHERS. The good news is that God redeems sinners through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). If we believe in the person and work of Christ (who He is and what He did), then we are saved from eternal condemnation. We should not keep this message to ourselves; good news is meant to be shared, and we should make it visible for everyone to see (Matthew 28:19).
The ultimate purpose of letting our light shine before others is not to draw attention to ourselves or to promote our own interests; rather, it is about living in such a way that others will glorify our Father in heaven. Of course, this is not an easy task. It can be difficult to maintain a spirit of compassion, humility, generosity, and forgiveness in a world that is often characterized by hatred, anger, and division. We may even be met with resistance and opposition (Matthew 10:16; John 15:18). But we are not alone. We have the Holy Spirit within us, and He empowers and guides us to reflect the glory of God.
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Lord, the light of Your love is shining/In the midst of the darkness, shining/Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us/Set us free by the truth You now bring us/Shine on me, shine on me
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory/Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire/Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy/Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light
Lord, I come to Your awesome presence/From the shadows into Your radiance/By the blood, I may enter Your brightness/Search me, try me, consume all my darkness/Shine on me, shine on me
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory/Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire/Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy/Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light
As we gaze on Your kingly brightness/So our faces display Your likeness/Ever-changing from glory to glory/Mirrored here, may our lives tell Your story/Shine on me, shine on me
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory/Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire/Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy/Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory/Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire/Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy/Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light
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THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD IS JESUS!
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"THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION; WHOM SHALL I FEAR? THE LORD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE; OF WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID?"
(Psalm 27:1)
““LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE OTHERS, SO THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS AND GIVE GLORY TO YOUR FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.””
Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, in the Name of the Lord Jesus, please empower us to do this, among so many other works. Amen.
Amen
AMEN, and AMEN. Thank you. Joining in prayer.
Amen !!! <><
Psalm 13
To the leader. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me for ever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I bear pain* in my soul,
and have sorrow in my heart all day long?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and answer me, O Lord my God!
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death,
4 and my enemy will say, ‘I have prevailed’;
my foes will rejoice because I am shaken.
5 But I trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
6 I will sing to the Lord,
because he has dealt bountifully with me.
Amen.
Amen and thank you for the good message and reminder of why we are called into the Kingdom.
Lord, help us to extend Your light. Help us to walk in the Spirit, to not be discouraged by current events, and to carry love and light wherever we go. Let us not be accused of being Christian In Name Only. Help us to keep our eyes on You.
Amen to your prayer, teaching and inspiration.
Joining in prayer. God bless.
Amen.
Joining all in your powerful words .... and, asking for His mercy upon this nation and grace upon President Trump....
Amen.
Amen!
Amen
Thank-you! O Lord how good it would be for the words of this prayer to come fully to life throughout this land! Amen
Amen
Amen to your Beautiful, Powerful Prayer, Dear Servant of Jesus Christ.
Joining you in Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Praise.
In agreement. Metmom told me she planned on posting this song 3 days later!
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