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It is so refreshing to be in the presence of positive, optimistic and encouraging women. Many of my dear \u201csisters\u201d from our 2017 Fall ACTS Retreat met on Friday for our one-year reunion. Just being around those precious women not only on Friday but throughout the year, energizes me. Their spirit of encouragement is contagious. I can’t be down in their presence because they are such bright lights. Their \u201cglow\u201d rubs off on everyone they touch. They have their own stories of tough times, but they have found the \u201cLight of Christ\u201d that has turned their darkness to light. And, when there is someone who is facing a challenge of some sort, they are quick to offer their love, care, support, and prayer. <\/p>\n

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Why is that? What do these women have that others don\u2019t? It has a lot to do with how rich they are in their faith, love, and commitment to God, embracing His character and striving to follow His lead — in word and deed. We exposed \u201cour light\u201d Friday night, not only with our light sticks, but we went to one of our ACTS sister\u2019s home to bring light and love to her daughter who is battling leukemia. This mama and her daughter are lights in their own right as they daily share about their relentless faith on social media in the midst of challenging times. We pray for a miracle for this precious young woman, while in practical and tangible ways, these wonderful ACTS women have served this family. On Friday night, we reminded them of God\u2019s light in the midst of the darkness. We sang our \u201cretreat\u201d song, Kari Jobe\u2019s \u201cWe Are the Light of the World\u201d to Morgan and we saw her sweet face \u201clight up\u201d with God\u2019s light. <\/p>\n

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We have ALL been called to be “Light” bearers. If our lights are shining out from within, we can be THE LIGHTS that brighten our world. On the other hand, if our lights are dim, even out, not only will we not brighten the corners where we are, but we may very well be the circuit breaker switch that darkens the whole room AND house. How does that happen? When we go the way of those who are bitter, angry, cynical, fearful, and anxious, then darkness enters our lives. We have a choice — to stay there or turn on the light because when light stands next to darkness, LIGHT will always win.<\/p>\n

Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’\u201d John 8:12. And, here’s the real kicker…..Jesus said to us “YOU are the light of the world” Matthew 5:14. WOW!! How’s that for a standard to live up to? It sure puts the onus on us to check out our wattage and our light output, doesn’t it?<\/p>\n

If you’re reading this and think “She’s sure not talking about me!” Then, I urge you to get connected to the \u201cLight Source\u201d, the Lord Jesus Christ AND get connected to other \u201clight\u201d bearers so that you become THAT “bright light” to those around you. They need YOUR light to shine brightly! Before long, you\u2019ll hear others say to you \u201cYou light up my life!\u201d<\/p>\n

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