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b'Have you ever been to a candle shop or watched people make candles? There are so many variations in candles! It seems like the possibilities are almost limitless. Differences in size, shape, color, design, fragrance, intended use, rate of burn\\u2014all these contribute to the huge variety in candles. But there is at least one thing all candles have in common: they are meant to burn and give off light.\\nI think we are a lot like candles. Jesus said, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153You are the light of the world\\u2014like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (Matthew 5:14-16).\\nGod created us as individuals, and no two of us are alike. Our various traits\\u2014our strengths, talents, abilities, spiritual gifts, and even weaknesses\\u2014were given to us so that we could glorify God. He delights in us, and He invites us to share His love with others. Do you meet people easily and make friends quickly? You might be able to befriend people who don\\u2019t know Jesus and show them God\\u2019s kindness. Do you like working behind the scenes, organizing, and planning? You could use your abilities to help operations in your church go smoothly and create opportunities for people to hear the gospel\\u2014the good news about Jesus. Do you like to preach or teach? Meet the physical needs of others? Encourage people who are despairing? Whatever gifts and abilities God has given you, He will empower you to use them to do good to others.\\nLet people see God\\u2019s love through you. Let them see God\\u2019s mercy, grace, peace, and kindness. Shine brightly! Shine, not to show others how good you are, but to show them how good our God is! \\u2022 Rebecca Moore\\n\\u2022 Has someone in your life been a light to you, helping you know God better by the way they lived? Consider taking a moment to thank God for that person\\u2014and maybe thank the person too! \\n\\u2022 What are some of your strengths? How might God be giving you opportunities to use your strengths to serve others?\\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Matthew 5:16 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nPs.46.7-Ps.46.11|Isa.46.4|John.14.27|2Thess.3.16'