Light of the World...Even in the Dark

Let's face it...the world is not an easy place to live in as a Christian in every day life.
It is DARK...but...we are the LIGHT.
As Christians, we are called to follow and reflect Christ in all that we do. Now...I know that this is not easy...but (too be very cliche) we honestly can do all things through Christ. People sometimes stink and are not kind, polite, or enjoyable to be around...but we need to remember that it is only because they are in the dark and may have never seen the light. We need to be the light that they see...despite how dark they are.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches listeners of all walks and times of life this very message. In Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus says that, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house." He uses the beauty and simplicity of light to show how the love of Christ can and will radiate from us as believers when we choose to glorify God in all that we do...even when we are surrounded and seemingly encompassed by the darkness of the world.
You see...the light of Christ overcomes the darkness of the world when people just like you and me choose to be the difference.
I know that our lives are hard and definitely not perfect...but we have Christ! And He is more than enough.
...now...don't you think the darkness within the rest of the world could use the same hope...
We have to be the light so that this hope can envelop and overcome the darkness...it's up to you...
Go be the light of the world...even in the dark