Lately I’ve been mulling over the thought of sowing light, like seeds, in the darkness. Years ago I went to a conference and a speaker repeated this mantra over and over: “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.” Sometimes I get distracted with other things but for me I want my song to be loud and clear, “Jesus you are the main thing! You are the One who is light ‘For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.’ I want people to know that Jesus is supremely beautiful and that being loved by him is better than anything else life offers.
Giving my life to know, love, and serve him has been THE best thing. I know first hand how life can bring deep sorrow and pain but that doesn’t have to be the end of the story in your life and I know it’s not for mine because Light came down and gave an earth quaking “NO!” to darkness and it must retreat. The pain won’t win. There is hope and I 100% believe it comes from Jesus. If you’re hurting, confused, or questioning and you’re gasping for air please feel free to email me at misselaini [@] gmail.com (remove brackets and spaces when you copy and paste). ❤
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16
I’ve had this song running on repeat in my head:
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting?
Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated!
Forever, He is glorified
Forever, He is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
That struck me what you said, that Jesus is supremely beautiful and being loved by Him is better than anything. I’m used to religion, so sometimes I forget that Jesus actually loves me – me – and that it’s a relationship. But He *is* supremely beautiful, and being loved by Him *is* the best thing in the world.
That is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing that Hosanna. It really blessed me. Isn’t it crazy how quickly we can slip into religion versus relationship? The song that has been going through my head has been this one called Christ is Risen by Keith and Kristyn Getty: How can it be, the One who died,
Has borne our sin through sacrifice
To conquer every sting of death?
Sing, sing hallelujah.
For joy awakes as dawning light
When Christ’s disciples lift their eyes.
Alive He stands, their Friend and King;
Christ, Christ He is risen.
CHORUS
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!
Oh, sing hallelujah.
Join the chorus, sing with the redeemed;
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed.
Where doubt and darkness once had been,
They saw Him and their hearts believed.
But blessed are those who have not seen,
Yet, sing hallelujah.
Once bound by fear now bold in faith,
They preached the truth and power of grace.
And pouring out their lives they gained
Life, life everlasting.
CHORUS
The power that raised Him from the grave
Now works in us to powerfully save.
He frees our hearts to live His grace;
Go tell of His goodness.
CHORUS
He’s alive, He’s alive!
Heaven’s gates are opened wide.
He’s alive, He’s alive!
Now in heaven glorified.
Thank you for this, Elaini! Your posts are beautiful and very encouraging. 🙂
~Emily
“Light is sown like seed for the righteous
And gladness for the upright in heart.”
~Psalm 97:11
Thanks for your sweet comment Emily! I really appreciate your encouragement. That is the verse I had been thinking about! 🙂