I sat on the back patio in my ole rocking chair to clear my head of all
that was going on around me. I was overwhelmed and feeling very low. The
night was so dark, not a star in the sky, no moon, no lights at all. I
noticed a group of fireflies dancing through the air. Their light would
come on but a second and then go off again. I sat memorized as they did
their dance in front of me.
I thought about this and watched
them. Their light shinned brightly for a second then went off again. I
had to wonder was I like the fireflies. My light would shine brightly at
times and then it was not shinning at all. Was I a lukewarm Christian?
At times I felt safe and secure and satisfied with my walk in the Lord.
Yet, when things turned around and troubles came, where was my light? I
was usually busy doing this and that and would ware myself out. Did I
ever give them to Jesus? Was I trying to do everything on my own?
I whispered a prayer to my Lord, "Oh Lord forgive me for pushing you
aside and not letting you shine through me. Thinking I could do it by
myself. Lord, I want to give it all to you for I am unable to handle
this myself. Help me to do better and turn everything over to you. I see
my short comings and ask that you do the leading and guiding in my
life."
I stood and once again watched the fireflies for a long
while. How like God to use fireflies to show me the truth. "Thank you
Lord."
The Fireflies
Today's Bible Verse:
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."
Matthew 5:14
The Fireflies
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