“‘Men and women who have lived wisely and well will shine brilliantly, like the cloudless, star-strewn night skies.
And those who put others on the right path to life will glow like stars forever.
Daniel 12: 3 (The Message)
Glow like stars forever
Lord I wander out to the darkened backyard, void of its green and growing season,
Resting now in cold November soil.
Hush fills the garden tonight.
I snuggle under your protective canopy of a deep blue comforter and gaze at the multitude of lights flickering in Your sky.
Why did you create stars, Lord?
The varied sizes and glows send a mixed message of their dimensions, distances, and purposes.
Some of the brightest are really planets.
Some of the tiniest are huge in reality.
Some of their lights reach earth long after they have perished.
Some represent new births as Your universe continues to expand.
These verses today linger in my heart as I survey Your heavens.
I want to live wisely for You, Lord, and with You eternally.
May my life glow like stars forever.
Even if my light lives tiny on the edge of the horizon, I know You are the source of all of its power.
My glow reflects Your flame of love.
My twinkling mirrors Your pulsating heart.
I want to be a star forever glowing for You.
That has been my breath prayer this week. I don’t think I ever said those words to God before so it is a new perspective for me. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, Colleen
Thanks for your kind words, Nancy. Great bible reference and good reminder of another verse to ponder.
Love this – “I want to be a star forever glowing for You.”
Thank you Jean!
Your poetic prose speaks for many of us, Jean! Daniel 12:3 reminds me of Philippians 2:14-15, where Paul also asserts that as we become pure and blameless, we will shine like stars. (Perhaps Paul was thinking of Daniel’s words as he wrote.) I, too, want to shine brightly, reflecting God’s glory. And with many of us glowing all over the world, the star-metaphor takes on more meaning. I want God to enjoy the view from heaven!
It was great visiting your blog too. Glad we connected. Thanks for your nice comment.
Just came across your blog a few days ago, and it s lovely. What a beautiful image of a well lived life.
Thanks Barbie. May you have a blessed week!
Yes, may I glow for Him! Beautiful encouragement today.
Hi Chelle. thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. May you have a wonderful week of thanks!
Thanks for the heads up about the link glitch, Kaye. I did fix it. I appreciate you saying something. May you have a great Thanksgiving as well
Jean,
What beautiful images you created with your words. I could see a night sky, a cold November garden, just the bones,really…thank you for the blessing of reading your words at Spiritual Sundays.
Peace and good to you in Jesus’ name.
Stopping by for a visit from Jumping Tandem!
What a wonderful bible and photo! Love it.
Happy
Thanksgiving to you and yours! Please add the ladies from my chronic
illness group in your prayers today. May they experience the Heavenly
Father’s love and comfort. In Jesus name. Amen!
Lovely encouragement. Happy Thanksgiving! P.S. Might want to relink at Spiritual Sunday – there is an extra period at the end of your link so it doesn’t go to the right page. 🙂 Blessings!!! Kaye