July 6: WE CAN BE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD WITHOUT ANNOYING EVERYONE WITH OUR HIGH BEAMS.

Affirmation: I am strong and confident. I will seek wisdom.

“Indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.2.3-6.NIV~~~~~Ponder, Personalize, Practice: How can you continue to practice James 1:5 today? Where do you need wisdom and who in your life can you pray for?

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”James 1:5 NIV

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Reading for Today
Walk in Grace. Live in Love. by Bob Goff

                      July 6


WE CAN BE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD WITHOUT ANNOYING EVERYONE WITH OUR HIGH BEAMS. 

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 
MATTHEW 5:16 

When Jesus came to be with us, He said He was the light of the world. 


Sometimes people of faith try so hard to be a light that they shine a spot­light on their faith every chance they get. They give complicated arguments for their faith or confront people they think are wrong. Regardless of the situation, they always seem to get a word in. Usually they shut down conversations rather than creating a space for light to get through. 


There's a difference between a bright light and a spotlight. We can light up the world with our love, making it easier for people to find their way in the dark. When we light up the world, we're a gift to the people around us. We're an encouragement, not an imposition. But when we live with our high beams on, we blind the people around us and ultimately push them away. 


We can be the light of the world without leaving our high beams on and annoying everybody. Actually, how about we give love away like a mighty river, then we can be a floodlight. When Jesus said He was the light of the world, it was to illuminate darkness with His love, not to make everyone turn away. Let's turn off our high beams and light up the world with our love instead. 


What have you done this week that demonstrates the love of God? 

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