Daily Worship

Ten ways to be light in the world

James Cathcart June 08, 2026 1 2
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Matthew 5: 14-16 (NIV-UK)

14 ‘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.

Ten ways to be light in the world:

 

1: Cut your neighbour/friend/brother/sister/colleague/partner/parent/podiatrist some slack. Doing the right thing doesn’t always mean doing the massive thing. Your light shines when you change tack, round up, and give the benefit of the doubt. In such pockets of space wonders can emerge.

 

2: Take time to listen. 

 

3: Take time not to speak.

 

4: Give away something that matters for something that matters more.

 

5: Give thanks to God, not just under your breath, but out loud.

 

6: Spend time with someone who could really use that time.

 

7: Give food to the hungry without judgement or qualification.

 

8: Laugh, sing, lament and sigh with the disheartened and the joyous.

 

9: Share your story of what God means to you.

 

10: Engage in the painstaking, creative and rewarding work of peacemaking.

 

Prayer:

 

Dear God

Being your light in the world

can be so simple

and yet so exhausting.

It can be straightforward in theory

but demanding in practice.

 

Take our little lights

we pray

and make candelabras.

 

Amen.