Sky Lights...

Our family is enjoying a wonderful new tradition. Since Micah built our backyard fire pit, we love sitting around it while roasting hotdogs, marshmallows, making S'mores and sharing time together as a family. Last night was one of those precious times we shared under the beautiful sky, while listening to the crickets and frogs in the background. I love looking up into the sky at night and while viewing the moon, stars plus a couple planets above, I thought of a lesson from God.

The light from the stars...the moon...the planets....and yes, even a couple fireflies...was shining beautifully...individually and together. Not one light had to outshine the other. Not one light was less valuable than the other. Each had their own purpose, location and beauty while they all contributed to the glory of God and His creation. I didn't hear them arguing about their differences...or trying to compete with one another about their importance. They simply reflected the light God had given each of them in the unique and varied ways He had designed them. Can't we learn from their beautiful and valuable examples? Wherever He has placed us...however He has created us...whatever gifts He has given us...may we shine for Him as individuals and as His children! Shine, dear ones!♥~thl (originally written in May, 2012)