Day Thirty Two - Let Your Light Shine

In Matthew 5:15, Jesus says, “Nobody lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel. They put it on a stand, so that it can give light to everyone in the house.” What stops me from letting my light shine?

God wants to fill me with his grace and courage so that I can go out into the world and let my light shine.

When is my light bright and strong?  When is my light dim and weak?  What effects that?

I have the perfect set of talents that I need to fulfill the mission God has called me to.  That should be where my focus is.  Not on what talents I don’t have, but on the ones I have.  It is those talents that will help me fulfill God’s purpose for me.  What are my unique set of talents?  How do I let those talents shine.

What talent does God want me to focus on at this point in my life?

What is holding me back?

Focus:

I have the perfect personality and talents to fulfill the mission God is entrusting to me.

Act:

Which of these traits most prevents me from letting my light shine?

Fear

Laziness

Procrastination

Selfishness

Addiction

Obsession

Comparing myself to others

Allowing my critics to drain my energy and direct my life

Unwillingness to move beyond my comfort zone

Self-doubt

Gossip

Negative relationships

Excuses

Pray:

Jesus, I want to live my life with joy.  Give me the courage to let my light shine, do good works, and give you glory.

Amen.