Week #48: How Bright is Your Light?
November 26, 2006
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This Week's Topic: How Bright is Your Light?
“… Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
-- Matthew 5:16
Dear Friend,
This
week, I would like to remind you of one of your most important “divine
assignments” – being a light that draws people closer to God. No matter
what your purpose in life, this is an underlying mission: Living your
life in such way that people say to themselves, “There’s something
different about that person and I want to know how to experience some
of that peace, joy and love in my own life.” Matthew 5: 14-16
says, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be
hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.
Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in
the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that
they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Here
are five ways you can exemplify this principle: 1. LOOK FOR WAYS TO BE A BLESSING.
Letting
your light shine means letting all that is good within you come forth.
There is so much negativity swirling around us on a daily basis that
when good enters our environment, it brings light to the darkness. It
is a refreshing burst of clean air. Be sensitive to the needs of
others. Find ways to be a blessing – even simple ways such as being a
courteous driver, thoughtful friend, and kind co-worker. 2. REFUSE TO BE JUDGMENTAL.
One
of the fastest ways to turn people away from God is to judge them. You
can acknowledge that a person has done wrong without condemning them
for it. Remember that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God. Perhaps you would never do what someone else did that was
terrible, but you know what? We've all done things for which we needed
to be forgiven, and by grace, we received forgiveness. Be merciful to
others. Choose to pray for those you feel tempted to judge. Embrace and
support them when they are trying to do better. When you do this, they
will be more likely to be curious about the faith you profess. 3. SPEAK UP FOR WHAT IS JUST.
Notice,
I did not say, Speak up for what is "right.” Too often, we confuse
“being right” with “doing right.” Focus more on the latter. In every
instance and especially every conflict, it is essential that you treat
people justly – to ensure that those who cross your path are better off
for having done so. If you are in a work or personal situation in which
others are being cheated, disrespected or done a disservice, let your
light shine and speak up. You can do so in a way that is direct, yet
calm, straightforward and non-judgmental. 4. LET GO OF THE DESIRE TO “FIT IN.”
If
you are going to let your light shine, unfortunately, it will be hard
to do so and fit in everywhere you go. In some environments, simply
smiling and speaking to people in a kind way will cause you to seem
odd. Choose to be more concerned with being a vessel of truth and love
on a daily basis than fitting in with the world's standards. 5. DON'T HIDE YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE.
One
of the most common ways you can dim your own light is to pretend
publicly that God is not central to your way of life. If God is an
important part of who you are, there is no need to have a private
relationship you keep to yourself and a public persona that never
acknowledges your own spirituality. You don’t need a Bible on your desk
or a preacher’s robe to share your faith with others. When
opportunities present themselves to share where your strength comes
from in difficult times or to acknowledge how God has protected or
blessed you, be honest. Your faith is a part of who you are. When you
free yourself to be who you are, you also free others to be who they
truly are.
My challenge to you this week:
Identify
at least one way you will “brighten your light” this week. Then
intentionally set out to be a vessel of love and light in the world.
Journaling assignment:
In
what ways have I dimmed my light? How can I go about becoming a
brighter light that attracts others to God by the way I live my life
and treat others?
Until next time ... Warm wishes,
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popular teleclasses, which I do not plan to offer again, are now
available in a three-CD set for $95.00 in the online store at
http://www.valorieburton.com/cd.html! Buy them for yourself or as a
gift. Destined to Write! teaches you how to write and publish your book in six months or less. Destined to Coach! is a teleclass about how to launch and sustain a successful life coaching practice. If
you purchase one of these three-week teleclasses on CD now, you will
receive the following bonuses for being one of the first purchasers: - A free, one-hour group coaching / Q&A session (Choose from one of two session times offered in January)
- A $25 gift certificate that you can apply to any live teleclass or coaching group in 2007
- A $30 gift certificate towards any one-on-one coaching session or package you schedule within the next three months
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Destined to Write! or Destined to Coach! teleclass 3-CD sets for $95. Added bonus for Destined to Write! purchasers: Those
who purchase Destined to Write! by December 4th, will also receive a
free copy of the self-published edition of Rich Minds, Rich Rewards
while supplies last. This book cannot be purchased anywhere and is a
rare find. I hope it will serve as a source of inspiration for those of
you who are aspiring authors. To read more details about the CDs
and take advantage of these specials for the launch of the Destined to
Write! 3 CD set and the Destined to Coach 3-CD set, go to: http://www.valorieburton.com/cd.html
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