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WHO'S DE-LIGHTING?

9/25/2012

 
Once each month I focus on DELIGHT- our Word of the Year.  Placing a small little hyphen between “de” and “lighting” provided today’s question.
 
Mood lighting is always nice giving our homes a cozy and warm feeling on a blustery fall evening. Although it is man-made, this ambiance serves as a sunset for the soul. It is both easy on the eyes and a calming balm to our spirits…relaxing  and comforting.
 
There are, however, definite drawbacks to remaining in a soothing twilight.  Like the candle-light that Abraham Lincoln is said to have used to read and study by, it can cause dimming of our
vision and a weakening of the eye’s ability to adequately adjust to the sunlight of day.
 
Athletes use the natural light of day, bright stadium lights or evenly lighted courts whch provides the appropriate amount of lighting to ensure their safety and precision… no mood lighting or de-lighting works here!  
 
Just  as adequate lighting is needed to see clearly and function properly on fields of play and in reading rooms, our dark world needs the light of understanding shining brightly to illuminate the souls of men and women.  This Light is a candle in the darkness and it came to us from God Himself when He sent His Son into this world.  He is the light that brightens the dark corners of our hearts and minds ...
 
“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

Have you experienced the “de-lighting” of a room when someone with a heavy or distraught heart walks in?  Without  a word the air can be filled with a heaviness blanketing all that are present. 

Then with only one candle of understanding the heavy darkness can be chased away.
 
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle.  
Robert Alden
 

As His children, God calls us to light up the places that we go – the corners of our world.  Jesus’ words say it all: 

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” 
Matthew  5:14
 

I am reminded of this little Sunday school song…
 
                                                    
Hide it under a bushel– NO!  
                              I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, all the time!


“Neither do we light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick where it gives light to all that are in the house.”  Matthew  5:15  
    

PRAYER  FOR TODAY:  "Lord, give me light and give me grace to walk in the light."
                                          
 from Kaanapali Beach Ministries


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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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