Part 5: Shine Among Them

Pray these words:

Dear Jesus, Thank you for your love. Please guide me to love others as you have loved me. Open my heart to learn and understand what you have for me today. In your name, Amen. 

Philippians 2:12-18 reads: 

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.”

Think About It: 

Where in my life am I prone to grumbling, complaining, and arguing? How can I reflect God’s word to shine like a light in this dark world?

Pray these words:

Dear Jesus, Thank you for the reading of your word. In your name, Amen.