Shine

PUT OUT DARKNESS WITH YOUR LIGHT

The world has long been a very dark place, there is a lot of fear, despair, anger, rage, doubts, even carnage everywhere. There have been some great beams of light, there have been some rays, and there have been some tiny sparks trying to lighten their own little corner. Many are gone, but their light shines on, they have left legacies that no one, not even time will ever erase; but darkness never stops spreading, the world needs more light.

The shadows are spreading everywhere, and darkness seems to easily swallow everything, but light will always prevail. Everyone of us carries that light within us, although some have quietly put out theirs and turned it into darkness, but we must not allow darkness to prevail over us. The light you carry is one that cannot be extinguished, it may flicker at times, but it never really goes out, and you must not let it, because it is not just for you, it is meant to be shared, it is for the world.

Jesus said in the book of Matthew chapter 5, verse 14, "Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." We cannot hide our light, it is not meant to be hidden, but for everyone to see. You must show kindness everywhere you go, to everyone you can at everytime you can; words of encouragement can go a long way in lifting another's soul; a helping hand to those who need it, is enough to put a smile on someone else's face.

You do not have to shine as bright as the sun, you do not have to burn like a furnace, a little spark can turn into a huge flame, that is enough to light someone's path. When you choose compassion over cruelty, optimism over pessimism, courage over silence, you are not just resisting darkness, you are pushing it back. The world needs your light, not tomorrow, not when you feel ready, but right now; because darkness only wins when light refuses to shine. So, burn boldly, and let your presence be light.

To a better you, Kamikun John.