“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 NASB)
Have you ever wondered how anyone could take a look at what you are doing and start praising, or glorifying God?
When we do an act, or deed, that causes them to say, “Thank you”, you have opened the door to them glorifying God.
We do the same thing to our children. When they are young, whether we are giving them something or taking it away, we always end it with, “Thank you”.
“Give me that Ink Pen…Thank you!”
“Let go of your sister’s hair…Thank you!”
“Here is your paci…say, Thank you!”
“Where did you put those car keys?!” (Child’s laughter watching parent dig franticly through the toy box) “Here they are…Thank you, God!”
Each time there is a place to be thankful, the door of our heart opens a little more to allow Christ in. Even if we do not realize that the door is opening. Even if the ones we care for, or give acts of service to, don’t realize that the door of their heart is opening to Christ – it is.
Sometimes, letting your light shine in the dark places, is simply giving Acts of Kindness as Christ would do for them were He physically present.
Thankfulness is always the beginning of recognizing Christ.
We enter His courts with Thanksgiving…
That is where all relationships begin. It begins with seeing a light, and begin thankful for what is seen in the light.
You can’t make someone see the Father and glorify him. Only He can reveal Himself to the heart of a person. But when we let our light shine, in such a way that they are grateful, thankful, and drawn to the light, then they will begin to enter His courts with Praise.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. (Psalms 100:4 NASB)
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Thank you. Xo
XO to you too, sweet Barb.
Beautiful post! One thing that struck me as I read your words about light along with the photos was how the light made the white in the photos shine. The white of the waves in the light…and how the light made the white chair, wicker and porch glow. Everything is complimented as your words shine the light of the glory of the Lord. Blessings! Love, Rachael @ Inking the heart. Linking with you at Chasing Blue Skies
Thank you RAchael, Photography is a passion of mine. I love how you thought about the light of the Lord in the Photographs, that blesses me greatly.
“Each time there is a place to be thankful, the door of our heart opens a little more to allow Christ in. ” Yes and amen and *thank you*, Diane! Just beautiful.
Thank you, Kristen! Love having you here!
Having a thankful heart is the oil that keeps the friction down and greases the gears in all our relationships.
A great post, Diane, and a wonderful web site!
Lisa
Beautifully said, Lisa! Thank you for stopping by, its so nice to meet you!
Thank-you for this…. Needed it.
You are an amazing woman Vanessa! Don’t give up the good fight!