Arise Shine;

for your light has come ,

and the glory of the Lord has

risen upon you!

(Isaiah 60:1-6)

 

Blessings of Light to you all in this New Year! As we journey into 2012 I pray that each of you will feel God’s light alive within you. This quote from Isaiah is one of spiritual invigoration. It is a call for action and this action is to shine. The reason is clear: the glory of the Lord is upon you.

 

What does that mean for you in 2012?

 How will God’s light within you rise to action in new and exciting ways?

 

Imagine this:

You are a blessing of God. God has filled you with light and goodness. You are a blessing of God. God has called you into abundance. You are a blessing of God. May your blessing be an action of an invigorated life - blessing our world with hope and light.

 

Some thoughts on spreading the light……

*This week marks the 2nd anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake. Let us remain helpers of healing. Take a look at a great interview with former Governor General Michelle Jean.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/video/video-michaelle-jean-on-life-in-haiti/article2300071/

*Help our United Church Youth reclaim relevance in their faith in action. Check out a great opportunity for youth in your life!

http://www.thegoproject.ca/

*Our United Church seeks to be an active and influential voice in the Climate Change Crisis – add yours!

http://www.wondercafe.ca/blogs/moderator-mardi/

http://www.united-church.ca/communications/moderators-desk

 

Blessings of Light,     Chris