Today I was inspired by Light of the World by Lauren Daigle. As I listened I was moved by the words Glory, to the light of the world. Yes, the light of the world!

Whenever I watch the news I try to be mindful of the fact that God is victorious, so there’s no need to worry or despair. Today, this song reminds me to go a step further. I need to substitute light and hope for worry and despair and let it out into the world because God wants us to participate in His victory.

Scripture tells us God sent the Spirit of His son into our hearts. How are we using it to bring light and hope to the world? Let’s not hoard it. Let it flow out and through us. Let’s be the priest, prophet and king we were anointed to be. What does that look like for you in your state in life?

The song says: “the world waits for the miracle, the heart longs for a little bit of hope, Oh come, oh come Emmanuel.” Take heed and participate in the miracles waiting to happen all around you. Happy New Year! May it be one of much hope and abundant miracles. God bless you!

The next song on my list of favorites does not come without controversy! I chuckle as I write this because it’s not as “serious” as it sounds. The song is Mary Did You Know? I say it doesn’t come without controversy because some people say they don’t like the song because it makes no sense – OF COURSE she knew, they say! So what side are you on?

I’ll start by saying, I believe Mary may have known something amazing was happening, but I don’t think she knew specifics – remember, she was human. However, regardless of whether she knew anything, the song can serve to remind us of Jesus’ divinity and all the miracles He worked in his short life. Not only that, but it can serve as a catalyst for us to ponder His divinity and the miracles He’s working in the world today.

The phrase in the song that stirred my heart was “when you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God.” It immediately led me to think of what we do to others, we do to God. When I rebuke someone, I’m rebuking God within them. If I think ill of someone or find it difficult to love someone, I’m finding it difficult to love God in them. Yikes! On the flip side though, when I love someone, I’m loving God or when I’m kind or generous, I’m being kind and generous to God.

May God continue to work in us to transform our hearts so that everything we do, speak and think is done for His greater glory! God bless you!