Dear Friends,

Embodying Grace Through Light

We are people of Good News, my friends!

In these wintery days after the culmination of Christmas, we are reminded that the Light has come!  The words may seem redundant and almost seem to lose their strength – but the truth is the Light of God, is what we experience in the Truth of who Jesus is.  Both personally and collectively.  Jesus has called us to be bearers of this Light to all people and all nations.

Whether we call this grace, or love, or light – it is our responsibility to live our lives with purpose to enable others to experience the Light.

The new year is a suitable time to discern our own patterns which prevents people from experiencing the light we bear.

Things get somewhat complicated when we set out to carry this life-giving light into a world of broken people.  There are places in our world that are inclined to hide things in the shadows, pushing people to the margins, and threaten anyone who declares that these things should be otherwise.  We quickly discover that carrying the light can lead to feelings of fear.  But, as our scripture readings continue to speak to us, we are reminded that the Light is not overpowered by the darkness.  (John 1:5)

The call to bear light and to see persons as bearers of God’s light also is the glorious challenge we meet every day.  As Christ followers, it can be most difficult to see all situations with the lens of “love.”  To see all persons through the lens of "peace”.  To enter every space with the determination to find your “joy.”  Even in the little encounters.  Personally, I find joy in baby toes.  So delicate and perfect!  And in unexpected places also.  Seek these places of joy and light.  Be the Light to others.  Be sure your words are expressing light.
Glory to God for the Light!
Glory to God for His Grace!

Amen! 

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