Shine A Little Light On Me!

"Every problem is an opportunity to prove God's power. Every day we encounter countless golden opportunities, brilliantly disguised as insurmountable problems."  -Charles Swindoll, One Step Forward, Two Steps Back, p. 35.

Come to think about it, Jesus came to help us with our every day problems. That's right! And, He doesn't just love people who indulge themselves in the limelight. He loves ordinary people like you and I, too.

No doubt, there are many areas in which we could use some help. But, one particular area He wants to help us with is the dark times of life. Yes, we all experience dark times in our lives at some time or other. It doesn't matter who you are.

These are those times when you’re tempted to lose heart, be depressed, discouraged, disappointed, doubtful, fearful, and anxious. Oh yeah, there are going to be times when you need a "light" to shine in your darkness; one that you can't create on your own. Here's some good news for you. Jesus wants to be your light!

The fact is, there are literally billions of people out there looking for Jesus. Many of them living in dark emptiness; searching for the light that can bring love, happiness and purpose to their hollow existence. They just can’t seem to find a way out of the darkness. As a result, this more than likely leads to many other problems.

Friends, if you’re one of those people, I'm here to tell you that Jesus wants to be your light. I know that without the light of Jesus to help guide us, finding our way through the dark can be lonely and scary. To put it bluntly, we simply can’t keep body and soul together without the Son of God lighting up our spiritual lives.

Our shady hearts, stained by self-centerednesss and confusion, need His light. Besides, because we live in such a dark world, we desperately need the "light of the world" to come and rejuvenate our lives. We need Him to remind us that we don't have to muddle through life alone. There's a much better way for us. It's His way!

If you haven't already, let Jesus renew your life. Let Him show you how His light can lift you from depression and disappointment, doubt and fear. Let Him show you how He can bring you love, joy, purpose, power and peace so that you can lead a meaningful life in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Romans 8:28; John 16:33; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 46:1; 1 Corinthians 10:13

Prayer: Holy Father, I know that as long as I live on this side of Heaven there will be problems. Even so, I am comforted knowing that when the path gets rocky, and the storms of life rage on; You will be there to take my hand and help me get through it. Amen

May your day be blessed!

Kristi