Sparkle like you mean it!



A dear friend refers to me as her sparkly friend.  I know this reference comes from my love of accessories. I am a total magpie when it comes to something shiny.  Earrings, bracelets, rings, purses, shoes.....I have so many that I don't even try to count them and I continually bring home more.  You know because I need them lol! The reasons that I like sparkly things is because it makes me smile and therefore produces happiness and joy.

"I am the light of the world. Men crawl through their lives cursing the darkness, but all the while I am shining brightly. I desire each of My followers to be a light-bearer. The Holy Spirit who lives in you can shine from your face, makin Me visible to people around you, as you wend your way through this day. Hold my hand in joyful trust, for I never leave your side. The light of my presence is shining upon you. Brightnen up the world by reflecting who I am." Excerpt from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Did you know that God calls us to sparkle? The Holy Spirit lives inside us and because of this we can be a reflection of God.

“You are the light of the world. A town built 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 glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV)

We are to be out for all the world to see relecting our Heavenly Father. As the verse says we are not supposed to keep this gift to ourselves.  We are supposed let our light shine...come on sing it with me....this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine :)

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”  (John 8:12)

Jesus reminds us in John that whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness.  If there is one terrifying thing to me it is being in the dark.  So much so that I pretty much have a flashlight in about every room in my apartment just in case the lights go out.  Jesus is the light of the world and the more time that we spend with Him the more we focus on the light instead of the darkness.  We all go through some dark times in our lives. Life happens to us or because of us but we always have a choice as to how we react towards trials and tribulations in our lives.  What do you choose to focus on? Do you focus on your circumstances or the One who can get you through this time in your life? What we choose to focus on is the same thing that we are going to reflect to those around us.

Just as I could not go without at least one accessory on each day, I can't go through life without my Lord and Savior.  He is where I find my true identity and worth. So as you head out each day remember to sparkle like you mean it! Reflect God's light and love to the world around you.  You have no idea what a difference it will make in somebody's life.....especially your own.