I wish you a wonderful day in the presence of Jesus ! Or maybe a wonderful night if you read that thought at night. The end of the year has always been a special time for me. Being small was because of the gifts, the holidays, the meals and the good times with the family, but growing up with the Lord, it became a spiritually strong period. My mind opens wide to hear the voice of God and to live intimate moments in his presence. It's time to consecrate yourself, to take time with God. Every year, unless I'm in group prayer, one or two minutes before midnight, I go to a place alone with God to give him my first minutes, dedicating myself to him and offering him the best. I wish you an excellent end of year in his presence and experiences in his glory and in the fire of the Holy Spirit.
The Christmas season is a wonderful time to shine. During this period, many candles and lights are lit everywhere, but a lot of heart are in despair. I had spoken to someone who had asked me for money in the street, and on Christmas day I went to her house to offer her food and offered to join us for the meal. You can shine in 1000 ways. At Christmas, we offered our neighbors a "bread of friends" (it's a very big bread and very good) that we wrapped in a tissue paper, with a nice packaging and a gift card. Do something that no one has ever done for you. Do something special, a bit crazy and different ! Invite your neighbors or a stranger, give them a valuable gift. Surprise them with your love and generosity ! Shine, shine, shine ! Your candle will burn their hearts and their thoughts will be crossed by the love of God.
Pray : "Holy Spirit, inspire me to shine. I want to love in this time. I refuse to postpone until tomorrow what I can do today, so I'm going to do something for someone this week ! I will do it !".
Shine, you will be in joy !
Jeremy Sourdril