It is hard to sparkle when I feel like it is about to storm
If you are anything like me, I don’t always feel like being the Light of Jesus to those around me. Life is hard! Sometimes I just want to cry, or more likely, whine! I find myself asking questions like, “why me?” or “why now”? I am realizing this is because I am forgetting who I am, to Whom I belong, and what is my purpose for being here. These are difficult lessons to learn. I am a daughter of the King! He loves me with unfailing love, even though I don’t always “feel” it in the moment. My purpose is to GLORIFY HIS GREAT NAME! So if I can take a moment to readjust and capture those thoughts that send me spiraling out of control, He will upright me, and continue to shine through me! I think there is nothing more beautiful than when the sun shines through the clouds! Sometimes, that particular light seems brighter then a cloudless day. Because it chases the clouds away and reminds me there is hope! What situations are pressing in on you today? Do you feel like you are suffocating? Take a deep breath! Psalm 46:10 says “be still, and know that I am God” and 2 Corinthians 10:5 tells us to “take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ”. Stop struggling on your own, trying to fix everything; stop listening to the lies that tell you Jesus is not listening to you or He doesn’t care. Let God be God! You know there is hope, act on it! When you do, the Light of Jesus will shine through your troubles! All of those around you will see your hope, breaking apart the clouds of dark. Then my friend, Jesus will use you to bring Light and Hope to everyone who sees you leaning on Him and His abilities. This is how you Sparkle when the storms come! He Sparkles through you. I would love to pray for you, send me an email and tell me how I can!