shine on

"His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance."  Revelation 1:16

Sunflowers.  I love their cheerful presence and find it amazing how they always face and follow the sun.  They are a shining example on how to live as believers.

Having its roots nestled deep in the foundation, the sunflower grows strong and tall for all to see and enJOY its beauty.  No matter the time of day, it is always turned facing the sun.  But what happens when it is dark or cloudy? It appears the flower droops... as if its head is bowed in prayer. 

I want to live like a Sunflower.  I want to be firmly rooted in a relationship with God, watered daily by His Word. As the sunflower continually faces the sun, i want to be found facing and following the Son too.  And on dark, cloudy days, may my head be bowed in prayer -- laying my requests, pleas, cries and thanks before God. 

There is Power in the Son... may He bloom and shine through us, so others will see and turn to Him too.  Shine on, my friends, and have a wonder-filled weekend.

Let your light shine before others in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live, love and do like we believe it,
veneal