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Catching Fireflies, Catching Light
by Nancy Quinn One of my favorite childhood adventures were the times my cousins, sister and I would play at Grandma and Pappy's farmhouse. As the daylight faded, we'd scramble to find empty jelly jars and chase the dancing lights of the fireflies throughout the yard. We'd have to stand still and poised with the jar in one hand and the lid in the other, waiting for the fireflies to briefly provide a glimmer of light as they flew by us. By the end of the evening, we'd release our glowing lantern lights back into the pitch dark yard and watch them glimmer like twinkling little stars as they flew away. Just like the captured lights of our homemade lanterns, I like to capture the light of my faith by spending quiet time with the Lord. I find when my life gets hectic and I don't spend quiet time in prayer and Bible reading, I can feel my soul and spirit dim without the fellowship of the Lord. And just like I had to stand still to capture the fireflies, I need to pause in my busy life and be still so I can hear the Lord's quiet guidance each day. As the Lord fills me with his precious Holy Spirit and lights up my life, I pray my life will be a light that shines brightly with God's love. 2 Samuel 22:29 "O Lord, you are my lamp. The Lord lights up my darkness." Job 22:28 "You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and light will shine on the road ahead of you." Job 33:28 "God rescued me from the grave, and now my life is filled with light." Psalm 89:15 "Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord." Psalm 97:11 "Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right." May God bless these words as I strive to encourage others in their walk with Christ. Please contact me if you would like to request a specific lesson that Lucy Mouse can teach your children or if you would like a coloring page to be sent to match the story! Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |