The night is far gone, the day is near. Let us lay aside the works of darkness and put on an armor of light.
Romans 13:12
In order to see the good in people we have to set aside the bad things and come together. As a society we need to be there for each other and see the good instead of the bad. We live in a society full of hatred, lies, harm, and much confusion. But God’s word tells us to “cast off the works of darkness and put on an armor of light.” We have to put ourselves out there almost like a shining light “let your light shine before others” (Matthew 5:16a). We shouldn’t light a candle just to hide it. We have to let our light shine bright to indicate individuality. As one church song says, “This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine, hide it under a bushel no! I’m gonna let it shine!”
Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or you are black or white, or you come from a different country, all of it is okay! People run from their home countries to be here in America so they have a safe space to come. For some, the safe space they imagined is not what they hoped it to be and there is terror out of our control. In a world full of very different people God says to put away your differences, and come together as one. All are welcome as brothers and sisters because together we are God’s children.
God of light, help us let our lights shine, and make them shine bright! Amen.
MaryElizabeth Soffera is a student at Wilson Area High School in Easton, Pennsylvania, and attends Good Shepard Lutheran Church.
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