A New Year's idea these days is to pick a word that represents something you want to work toward during the year. I've never been one to take on a New Year's resolution, but choosing a special word for the year appeals to me. I considered hope, but then realized that hope is hardwired in me. I am a hopeful person--except when I am not.
So, I have chosen light for my word. Jesus tells us: You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14), which is true for you, and true for me. We all have light. But how do we as individuals control that light? Do we usually keep it on ? Do we let it fade away? Do we extinguish it from time to time?
Most of the time, I'd say that I shine a good amount of light out there. But what about the light that is in here, in me? For sure, it isn't very bright when I judge others-- the light dims on them, it dims on me. It is love that keeps all our lights bright.
So, I have chosen light for my word. Jesus tells us: You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14), which is true for you, and true for me. We all have light. But how do we as individuals control that light? Do we usually keep it on ? Do we let it fade away? Do we extinguish it from time to time?
Most of the time, I'd say that I shine a good amount of light out there. But what about the light that is in here, in me? For sure, it isn't very bright when I judge others-- the light dims on them, it dims on me. It is love that keeps all our lights bright.
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