A Scripture and a Prayer: “Let Your Light Shine”

“You are the light of the world … Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)

Prayer:

Lord, may we always realize that the light You have given us is not our own, but a gift given so that we can shine Your grace and mercy to everyone we come in contact with. And may we never confuse the light we have been given with something we’ve done in our own merit, but may it shine, fueled by Your love and mercy.

Help us, Lord, to realize that it is through the inward transformation You are working in our lives that we are able to shine the light of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Instill in us the fruit of the Holy Spirit so that when they see Your light shining from us, they will desire it for their own lives. Then give You all the glory for the wonderful grace and