Be A Shining Light

This morning for my meditation I spent some time looking at my life and my pursuit of God, and my efforts to bring fulfillment of my foundational purposes to praise, love and serve God. It was both encouraging and challenging, as I do well in some areas, but have many areas where I can improve and grow!

As I was walking through this all and meditating on my life, the following scripture popped into my head - Ephesians 3:16-21 NIV:

[16] "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, [18] may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, [19] and to know this love that surpasses knowledge---that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

[20] "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, [21] to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

Amen Lord, that is what I need, Your power strengthening my inner man, rooting and establishing me in Your love, and Your power working through me. I want my life to be lit by Your love and power, so that I shine for Your Glory! "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 NIV.