Devotion, Prayer Families & Birthdays

DEVOTION

“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, NIV

Anyone who has been in a dark room or outside at night knows how powerful a simple light can be. Even one light can change the entire environment. Jesus calls us to let our lights shine. A good way to remember this is to recall the childlike song, "This Little Light of Mine."

Does this mean we should all go around holding flashlights and shining them everywhere? No, rather it means that we need to show Jesus love and reflect his light in the world.

Shining our lights does not have to be a big grandiose gesture. In fact, sometimes it is the simple everyday things we do and the way we live that show our light to those around us. It could be as straightforward as staying positive when other people have a negative attitude. Or perhaps, praying for someone who is struggling through a difficult time. When we do these things, we are reflecting Christ and glorifying God.

Molly Howard 

https://www.gcu.edu/blog/spiritual-life/weekly-devotional-let-it-shine 

PRAYER FAMILIES

for the fortnight beginning 20 November: 

Kiratu, Kodgire, Kumar, Kuteyi, Lightfoot, Lin, Linsley, Losee, Makouc, Mativenga

And staff:

Ramzy Ahmadi, Michael Aistrope, Mel Bevan, Riley Bevan

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to the following students for the coming weeks:

Angus Goldsworthy, Lucinda Ewin, Bree Spears, Amelia Sanderson, Darsh Kodgire, Colin Conover