The Day After Christmas

“Happy day after Christmas and merry rest of the year.

Even when Christmas is over, the Light of the World is still here”.

~ Matthew West

If you haven’t figured it out already Matthew West is clearly one of my favorite artist. I love a lot of his songs but this one is a favorite. Take a listen…

I hope your Christmas was lovely. I hope that you were surrounded by friends, family, and were filled with love. I’m sure some of you had a picture perfect Christmas, and others not so much. I’m positive some of you are sad that Christmas is over and others of you are so thankful to have the day behind you.

Whichever camp you find yourself in, I pray this song brings you the hope and encouragement it does to me every day after Christmas, since I first heard it long ago. It’s a beautiful reminder of what Christmas is really suppose to be about, but also that it doesn’t end because the day has past. Jesus is still here today, as He will be tomorrow and the next.

So, when today or any day for that matter starts to look a little dark and less merry remember the Light of the World is still here. And that friends, is something to be joyful about.

To Everything There Is A Season…

Kiley Ann

My Christmas Light

From trees, to houses, to metal sculptures, they all can be seen covered in lights this time of year. While some are a little tacky, the overall effect is quite breathtaking. Millions, probably billions of tiny little bulbs are lit all over the world this Christmas season. Little lights twinkling, that bring smiles and joy to so many. They make the darkness seem less scary. For this season they add to the magic and wonder of it all.

Two weeks ago I talked about Christmas lights and Jesus being the light of the world. I talked about how his light was the one that leads us through darkness. Today I had a different thought when looking at all the twinkling lights.

Yes, I thought about Jesus being the light of the world, but also how we are called to be light for others.

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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14 - 16

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I started to think about how each believer is like a one of those twinkling lights I love so much. I thought about how each one of us has the power to share beautiful light or darkness with the world. I started to think about how my light was shining. Is it out for others to see? Is it bright? Dim? Has it burnt out?

How’s your light doing?

As you drive by the beautiful lights of the season may you be reminded of Jesus, the true light of the world, but also how we are called to be light to others. Imagine how beautiful it would look if all believers were shining brightly for him, pointing others toward Jesus.

Today, I’ll leave you with another song I love by Third Day. I’ll be praying that this week is filled with joy, love, and a whole lot of light.

To Everything There Is A Season…

Kiley Ann