Perry Noble, one of my favorite pastors, tells the story of a little boy in one of their Sunday school classes. It was the younger kids’ week to get up and sing in front of the whole church and this particular Sunday they were singing “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine…” One little guy was belting out the song and when it got to the chorus, instead of singing “…hide it under a bushel, NO”, he sang, very loudly, “…hide it under a bush, HELL NO”!!

Although this is very humorous, it made me think about us as parents.

What about our ‘light’?  What do our kids observe in us that make them think “That’s what makes Daddy or Mommy shine brightly”? Do we get more ‘lit up’ (excited/passionate) watching/playing our favorite sport, doing our hobbies, getting a raise, buying new stuff, being entertained or do they see us shine the brightest when we are worshipping God, giving to others or serving in our communities? Our relationship with God will outlast anything else in this world…we need to be teaching our kids how important it is to be shining for Him!

The Bible says “Let your light shine to those around you so that they can see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven”.

This week, don’t be hiding your light under a bush,— NO, Dad and Mom!  Shine brightly for those dear ones who are watching you so closely!

Love,

Karen