Perhaps you’ve been thinking about resolutions for 2015 over the last week. I read recently where it is good to have one word that embodies your overall goal. With that in mind, my one word goal for this year is LIGHT.
As followers of Christ, we are called to be a light in the darkness.
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Like many of you, our family has had its share of experiences with blackouts over the years. One of the more memorable was caused by the Christmas “blizzard” of 2012 (not much of a present!). It descended upon us on Christmas Day bringing freezing rain, sleet, snow, and strong winds.
Needless to say, the power lines were no match for this weather, and we were left without electricity. For two and a half days, we experienced a life without good heat, without the sound of television or electronic gadgets working (OK, so that part was actually nice for a little while), but more than anything we experienced a life in the dark.
Everything seemed gloomy, hazy, and out of focus when the night began to set in. We became extremely thankful for flashlights, candles, and the light from the fireplace to allow us to see at least a little. Truly, any source of light was appreciated.
Reflecting back over that dark Christmas, it reminded me of the importance of light in each of our lives (and not just any light but the everlasting light that Christ brings to our lives). In thinking about my goal for 2015, I would like to explore over the next few weeks how we might be a light in the coming year – a light that is reflective, focused, pierces through the darkness, and is visible for all to see.
Perhaps you might consider being a light in 2015 through every action, every thought, and every word spoken thereby allowing the Lord to use you to draw others close to Him. I certainly look forward to learning and praying through this together!
Happy New Year!
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