I came across this beautiful photograph by Millita Photography and it brought to mind this quote and Philippians 2, verses 14 and 15:
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.
When life knocks you down, roll over and look at the stars.
It also reminds me of the little song, “This Little Light of Mine” – I have wonderful memories of singing it in Vacation Bible School, many, many (many, many) years ago. Recently, I heard a version of the song by Addison Road, with additional lyrics that really speak to the importance of not forgetting whose child you are:
There’s a little flame inside us all
Some shine bright, some shine small
The rains will come and the waters rise
But don’t you ever lose your light
In this life you will know
Love and pain, joy and sorrow
So when it hurts, when times get hard
Don’t forget whose child you are
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine
May you live each day with no regret
Make the most of every chance you get
Let your eyes get wide when you look at the stars
With the same sense of wonder as a child’s heart
With the ones you love, treasure the time
And for those who are gone, keep their memories alive
Hold on to your dreams, don’t ever let go
There’s a fire inside you burning with hope
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine
There will be days when you want to give up
When the clouds settle in
But after the rain comes the sun
Don’t you ever forget, don’t forget
One day there will be no more pain
And we will finally see Jesus’ face
So until then I’m gonna to try
To brave the dark and let my little light shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine
There’s a little light inside us all
