A Light in Dark Places

Instead of New Year's Resolutions, I have taken on a new tradition.  Thanks to one of my kindred spirits, Monica, I have taken on her tradition of choosing a theme verse for the year.  God has been placing the words "a light in dark places" in my heart and spirit for quite some time now, so it seemed only fitting that Matthew 5:14-16 be my prayer for this new year, 2015.  The lessons learned through Grace's beautiful life, will always shine through me.  It's always bittersweet starting a new year without her.  In some ways a new year will always bring a bitter reminder of the loss, yet on the other hand I have the beautiful and sweet reminder that I am one year closer to seeing her again.  Her life broke me in the most beautifully painful of ways.  Yet it is through these cracks, that His light shines through me and so, for this new year 2015 I say:

Lord make me a light

a light that shines,

in the darkest places,

in the darkest times.

Lord make me a light

of warmth that shines,

into broken spirits,

in trying times.

Lord make me a light

a beacon of hope,

for those seeking peace,

and at the end of their rope.

Lord make me a light

like a city on a hill,

revealing your love,

revealing your will.

Lord make me a light

a light that shines,

in the darkest places,

in the darkest times.

Matthew 5:14-16 - You are the light of the world.  A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.  

If you chose a theme verse for 2015, what would it be?