Day 5: Question of the day: Can you stay lit? Staying shiny even as you leave, finishing well. Don’t let your light go out.
John 8:12 (NLT) Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness because you will have the light that leads to life.”
It’s day 5, it’s friday. Almost done. I hope you are pleased with how far you, your family and this home has come. A light has been lit in the darkness of worries, fears, will we ever finish, does anyone care about me and my family….these darknesses have been sent away in the face of the bright light of Christ. You, and God, are making a difference. As the gospel writer of John says, “you won’t have to walk in darkness because you have the light that leads to life.” Has the light changed you? Has the light changed this home? Has the light changed this family?
I’m confident that this house, family and site team are changed and are beautiful. Truly. “Beauty is not in the face, beauty is light in the heart.*”
I hope this family, this home, this experience on the 40th anniversary year of Salkehatchie...I hope this stays with you. I hope when darkness comes into your life you remember the light of this experience, the skills, friendships and strength you learned. You are people of the light. Finish well and continue to shine your light today AND as you leave. Don’t forget your symbol today. This is something from your job site, something small, something special that will remind you of this time in the light. Tonight we’re going to share these symbols and ask you: How will you remember this time in the light?
*Quote by Kahil Gibran
Prayer: Dear Lord, the creator of light. Help our witness, which is our words, actions and deeds, to reflect the light of Christ at this home, at our camp and all throughout this week. Amen.
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