One of my most memorable childhood vacations was with my nanny's family. They lived by the sea: no TV, no electricity, no immediate neighbors. At night, we had two sources of light: one came from torches; the other came from the moon, stars and insects.
Yeah, insects.
Fireflies were all over!
Fireflies are a wonderful creation. Their lights don't burn. It's called "cold light." There's always light wherever they go. Their glows give life even to the darkest nights. They could not help it. It's in their nature.
In the human colony, there are several insects too. Some are like cockroaches: they shun the light. Some are like bedbugs: they feast at their hosts' blood. But some are like fireflies, luminous and shining. They bring hope wherever they go.
Luminous people are gifts to the community. They're not perfect, but they consciously struggle to be a positive presence in the midst of the crowd. They're not afraid to bring their faith in public places: in vehicles, dining places, in sports and walls. They shine and their glow soothes the ambience around them.
Luminous people are a source of hope, inspiration and life. They carry The Light with them even if they don't speak of Him...
Father,
We bless You for bringing us to light.
Rekindle and use us to illuminate the dark places of life.
Bless and purify our deeds so that others may see The Light in us.
In Jesus Name, The Light of the World.
Amen.
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