Did you know that in a completely pitch-black room it only takes one tiny light to change the visibility? It’s impressive how a little bit of light changes the atmosphere. This small amount of light represents you because you have the light of Jesus burning on the inside. As this light shines, you’ve probably noticed that there are many people around you who are hurting, grieving, and full of pain. Which leads you to wonder, what could you do to change this dark atmosphere? Does this mean you have to perform miracles, preach on the street corner, or become a missionary? No because changing the atmosphere isn’t about DOING more, but it is about BEING more. Most often letting your light shine is accomplished through the regular, every-day, seemingly unimportant interactions with others. It’s when you show up and be present with the people on all sides of you. These tiny moments help establish relationships and gain trust that leads to transformation. It was Jesus’ presence that transformed you, and that same transformation begins to happen to other people when you allow Jesus to shine through! We live in a tense and uncertain world, but we can change the tone of every single environment we step into—bringing peace instead of anxiety, hope instead of fear, diffusing arguments rather than starting them, discerning the pain behind a person’s actions rather than simply reacting to undesirable behaviors, and genuinely loving the people around you. So let your light shine before others and watch as HE transforms the atmosphere!

You are the light of the world! - Matthew 5:14-16 ESV - “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Share Jesus with everyone! - Matthew 28:19-20 NIV - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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