This little light

This little light of mine, 

I'm gonna let it shine

This little light of mine

I'm gonna let it shine

This little light of mine

I'm gonna let it shine

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 

Most of us have heard this sweet little song at church when we were little, and know it by heart. I have often told my kids when leaving for school, "shine your light today." 

There are so many in need of the light. In desperate need of hope, the belief that things can and will get better. 

Many drench their pillows with tears and cries for relief at night. We are human, and we grow weary. This is why we must let our lights shine. 

Last night I wept and had a heart full of questions and doubts. Do you really see? I know you are the God who sees. But do you really see, or hear? Do you really care, God? 

Today I came home to a box at my front door, full of sweet thoughtful gifts. From beautiful sisters that I have never met face to face. Instagram friends from several different states. With scripture and encouragement that was His perfect time.

A token of love. 

How He loves us, friends. 

I sit here overwhelmed by His love. His amazing love. That wraps us up and fills our gaps and is always, always enough. 

Don't take your light for granted. Let it shine. We all have dark times, and a little light is sometimes all we need to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and go another day. 

He sees, He hears, He cares. 

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore;you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31

❤️let it shine,

Christa