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Tag Archives: Matthew 5:16
Shine and Speak
Last week, we focused on seeing and hearing God ourselves. This week we’ll consider how others see and hear God through us. Matthew 5:16 (NIV) … let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 3:15, Mark 16:15, Matthew 5:16, see and hear, sight and sound
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Light Up the World
Matthew 5:16 (MSG) Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. Reflect God’s light like a prism! Change the world. Good morning, Lord. Right now, I’m feeling sluggish. I’d … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: For Christ’s Sake
Good morning, Lord. Let me do all the good I can to all the people I can–for Christ’s sake. Let me be an encouragement to those who believe and an example to those who don’t. Let my light shine before … Continue reading
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Tagged for Christ's sake, Matthew 5:16, morning prayer
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Not Quite the Right Light
Sure, I want to “let my light shine.” But sometimes I don’t get it quite right. Lord, make me a big, bold searchlight — shining bright for Your glory.
Modest Glow
Matthew 5:16 (TLB) Let your good deeds glow for all to see, so that they will praise your heavenly Father. Forget the glitz and the glam. It’s all about God’s glow.
Whose Job?
Scripture doesn’t tell us to care for the poor with our taxes, or to assign government to tend to the sick, or to let the courts tell us how to love one another. Nope, it’s all my job, all your … Continue reading