Circle of Trust

Men, we are all called to “BE” something more than just a Sad Clown coasting through life.  We are called to be LEADERS.  But what does that really mean?  The Q-Source tells us that as Leaders we are to provide disruptive change that influences movement to advantage… So how do we do this?  Today, I want you to think about BEING an influential leader by the example you provide to those around you.  Then I want you to take it one step forward and DO SOMETHING.  We cannot wait for the world around us to change…. We need to be part of the process that changes it!!

The events of the last week have been upsetting, discouraging, saddening and maddening.  Yesterday, I was praying about the issues in this world while driving and I asked God to tell me what He wanted me to do…. What actions He wanted me to take.  Just then the Thomas Rhett song, Be A Light, came on the radio.  I firmly believe that this was God giving me the answer to my prayer.  I am going to read the lyrics to the song and I ask that you listen as if it is God talking to you….

Be A Light

by Thomas Rhett

In a time full of war, be peace
In a time full of doubt, just believe
Yeah, there ain’t that much difference between you and me
In a time full of war, be peace

In a world full of hate, be a light
When you do somebody wrong, make it right
Don’t hide in the dark, you were born to shine
In a world full of hate, be a light

In a place that needs a change, make a difference
In a time full of noise, just listen
‘Cause life is but a breeze, better live it
In a place that needs a change, make a difference

In a world full of hate, be a light
When you do somebody wrong, make it right
Oh, don’t hide in the dark, you were born to shine
In a world full of hate, be a light

In a race that you can’t win, slow it down
Yeah, you only get one go around
‘Cause the finish line is six feet in the ground
In a race you can’t win, just slow it down

In a world full of hate, be a light (oh)
When you do somebody wrong, make it right (make it right)
Don’t hide in the dark (don’t hide in the dark), you were born to shine
In a world full of hate, be a light

Yeah, it’s hard to live in color, when you just see black and white
In a world full of hate, be a light

As I was thinking about this song, God put another message in my head….

Gospel of Matthew 5:14-16

“You are the light of the world.  A city on a mountain cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.  Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”

So, my final charge to you today and in the days, weeks, months and years ahead…. BE A LIGHT!!

Let’s Pray….

God, we thank You for the opportunity to work out in the gloom together.  We ask that You continue to be a guiding force in our lives that we may hear Your words and happlily go where You lead us.  We pray that we can BE A LIGHT in this world full of darkness.  We prayed for our sick – Blowfish, Crab Leg’s step brothers’ wife, Zima’s brother Rob and all other that are suffering from mind, body or spirit.  Please help to give them peace.  We pray for all of this in God’s Holy Name.  Amen!