"I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12

l feel so very blessed that God's light has shone upon me throughout my life. 

However, I did not always follow His light as I should have.  As a child, thanks to my Mom and Dad, I was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  I loved attending Sunday school and worship each week.  Being a part of the Christmas and Easter programs brought me so much joy, I could not wait to get all dressed up and feel so proud and grateful to be a part of God's faith.  I felt God's light shining upon me.  It was truly the joy of my life!   

As I became an adult and out on my own, His light may not have shone so bright upon me or so I thought.  Life gave me some challenges.  I got so busy with my life's journey and things became blurry in my heart.  I did not seek the light of God as I should have.  The years went by, there were times I sought God's blessings and forgiveness through prayer, but not daily, weekly or monthly.  I felt empty in my heart.                             

Life's journey brought me to realize how blessed I really was.  Even though I still experienced hardships, it was through daily prayer that brought me closer to God.  I felt His strength and support like never before.  I needed to be much more thankful and grateful to God.  I needed to feel His light shine upon me once again.  Now I can say that  with each new day I am closer to God.  What a gift God has granted me.  No more feeling empty, I feel His light shining upon me and through me.  Even though life's journey is not perfect, I know God's love and presence is always with me.  I am so blessed, no matter what life throws my way, through His shining light!

Prayer:  God, thank you for always being there for me during my life's journey.  You have blessed me in so many ways through Your never ending strength and love.

May I feel Your shining light upon me and within me now and forever. Amen.

 Sherry Lamb