You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. ”                        ~ Matthew 5:14-16

My family and I take several supplements daily, one of them being Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is important to the body. If the body is short on Vit. D, the body cannot absorb calcium properly to help maintain strong bones. It also supports immune health, and keeps muscles and brain cells working.

You can get Vit. D through some foods, mainly fish, like salmon, mackerel, and sardine (YUCK!). But the best way to get Vit. D is by sunlight. Unfortunately, given our geographic location on this planet, we can go several days, to even weeks without seeing the sun.

The sun affects us in more ways than just Vitamin D. If you are like me, the lack of sun can seriously affect your mood. Depression can set in, tempers can get dangerously short.

I can’t imagine living close to the Arctic Circle where they can get no sun at all in a 24 hour period for 60-67days every winter!

When the sun shines, I love facing it, with my eyes closed, of course! I love just standing in place, soaking up the warm rays, and allowing it to spread through my body. (Our dog, Nala, loves doing that as well!) The light warms my body, both inside and out.

The light of God shines on us in the same way—bright and warm. And it is always present, even when we can’t see or feel it.

Our world is gray and cloudy—mostly metaphorically speaking. It is filled with violence, hate, oppression, and fear. We can go days and days without seeing anything bright.

As people of God, we are called to be the light of the world. When the gray seems to blanket us like a thick fog, we are to shine. So, when you don’t feel or see the light of God, BE that light. DO something kind—smile at someone who isn’t expecting it. Look people in the eye when you talk to them. Call or text a friend or family member and tell them you are thinking of them. Send a card, or letter, or email. It doesn’t take much to be the light in the world. Just keep it simple!

Oh! And just in case I haven’t told you lately, or you need to hear it again—YOU ARE ENOUGH! GOD LOVES YOU, AND SO DO I!

Always Peace, 

Pastor Heidi