Lessons I've Learned From Sunday School

Lesson #1        Let Your Light Shine

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.

I learnt this song in Sunday school and it taught me not to hide the gifts that God has given to me.  Now, in my adult years, it comes back as a reminder to use the gifts that God has given me, acknowledging the fact that He has strategically placed us where we are for a purpose and therefore I need to bloom where I’m planted.  As a Sunday school teacher, I try to encourage my class to do the same--it was the first song that I taught them. 

 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16

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Today I found that I needed this reminder.  Recently my light appears to be a little dim.  Troubles all around and as strong as I think I am, I’m not.  It takes the reminder that it is the light within me—Jesus Christ, who shines through me and provides the light through the tunnel experiences of my life.  I know that whenever, the cares of the world comes like a flood, I need to stand on His word and cast all my cares on Him (Matthew 11:28-30); knowing that His grace is sufficient for me (2^nd Corinthians 12:9).  I acknowledge that He will never leave me nor forsake me (Hebrews 13:5).  I have accepted that the garment of praise is there for the spirit of heaviness (Isaiah 61:3) and I should praise Him with all that’s within me so others can see Him through me but today I am seeking your prayers because I am feeling the impact of the darkness on this lonely road I’m travelling on.  I need His love to shine brightly through me so I can continue to be a light in the thick of the darkness.  I need to feel His arms wrapped around me so my faith stays strong.  I need Him to shine through me like a beacon in my marriage, my parenting, my fellowship and my ministry.  I need to see my place of fellowship illuminated. I want to hurt no more but I know as long as I am in this world I will continue to feel the consequences of sin.  Please continue to remember me and my family in your prayers.  I don’t want to be entangled in sin again.  11/10/2010