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

Friend, God didn’t save you to hide you. He didn’t call you to blend in—He called you to shine. And not just any kind of shine… but the kind that points people straight to Him. Your light isn’t about showing off what you can do—it’s about showing off what He has done in you.

Sometimes the world can feel dark, discouraging, and downright heavy. But here’s the good news: darkness doesn’t stand a chance when light shows up. Even the smallest candle can push back the blackest night. And every time you love someone who’s hard to love… every time you serve without expecting anything in return… every time you stand for truth when it would be easier to stay silent—you are shining.

So today, don’t dim your light to make someone else comfortable. Let it blaze. Let it glow with kindness, truth, and grace. And when they ask you why… point them to the One who lit the flame in the first place. Shine so they see Him. Shine so they glorify your Father in heaven.

Keep shining, friend—the world needs your light.