{luminous} now.

For the mornings when through a fog 

you peer at your reflection in the mirror

and are disappointed by what you see,

and, in the next second, 

you scold yourself for even feeling that way,

lift your head.

For the moments when 

your heart seems to break and beat

and break all over again,

and you think that you should feel 

better, 

stronger, 

more peace-filled 

by now,

find rest for your soul.

Here.

In Christ.

God's love covers it all.

The cracks and fissures caused by injustice.

Jesus will heal it all.

The hurtful words.

The tough moments.

He will heal it all.

He has a plan for you.

And it's one that drips with freedom.

He has more in mind for you.

Today.

He has a way when there seems to be no way.

Seek Him. 

Whisper a prayer. 

Take a moment to breathe with Him.

So, lift your head.

And know that you were created to be...

victorious,

gracious,

generous,

luminous.

That's who He made you to be.

You are His beautiful reflection.

So, dear friend, 

walk in freedom

and mystery

and light

and awe

today.

For you are luminous.

Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine!                             ~Matthew 5:14 & 15

Many blessings,

Deni