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Shining Light Bible in a Year: Psalms 54–56 Romans 3 Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5: Matthew 5:– I felt nervous about a five-week prayer class I agreed teach at a local church. Would the students like it? Would they like ? My anxiety was ill-focused, leading over-prepare lesson plans, presentation slides, and class handouts. Yet with a week go, I still hadn’t encouraged many people attend. In prayer, however, I was reminded that the class was a service that shined light God. Because the Holy Spirit would use the class point people our heavenly Father, I could set aside my nervousness about public speaking. When Jesus taught His disciples in His Sermon on the Mount, He told them, “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” (Matthew 5:–). Reading those words, I finally sent out a class announcement social media. Almost immediately, people started registering—expressing gratitude and excitement. Seeing their reactions, I reflected more on Jesus’ teaching: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (v. ). With that perspective, I taught the class with joy. I pray that my simple deed becomes a beacon and encourages others shine their light for God as well. Reflect & Pray When have you felt nervous or self-conscious about sharing your deeds and gifts for God? How can your deeds and gifts help others, and what are ways you can share them? Jesus, empower let my God-given light shine so others can see and glorify You. 
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Good message, but these days, I tend to pick and chose where. It may not be the best, but it's all I can handle. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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