Shine

Lord, let us shine today.

Let everything we do

be a reflection

of Your mercy,

of Your grace,

of Your faithfulness.

May we trust, Lord.

May we see a helping hand

and take it without worry,

without shame or fear.

Let everything we do

be a testimony

to Your love

to Your wit,

to Your joy.

May we smile, Lord.

May we watch our children play.

May we laugh until bursting

at their explosive joy.

Let everything we do

be a sign of Your presence,

of Your healing

of Your empathy

of Your unconditional love.

May we grieve with others, Lord.

May we share each other’s tears.

May we mourn and know that You,

Lord, are the keeper of our tears.

Let everything we do

be a reflection of You, Lord.

Let our light shine so that 

we may give glory to You.

Amen.

Matthew 5:16