- Maynard Sorensen
Each year at Thanksgiving my grandpa (mothers father) shares his testimony and thoughts. Two years ago he kept repeating this phrase in his comments and it stuck with me. I have always been a seaker of light! I love finding it in the scriptures, seeing it burst through clouds in bright rays, watching it rise over a dew filled valley, feeling it warm my skin on a winter day, having it switch on like a lightbulb in my mind. Light is so important and we all should be reaching for it daily.
Sometimes darkness can seem to be overtaking the light...but it never can. We feel alone, jealous, depressed, angry, unsuccessful, not good enough...the list is endless to the dark feelings this world can put into us. But ultimately we are all filled with light. In my faith we believe that all men are born with the light of Christ in them. This is what innately helps us be and desire good. Looking into the innocent, fresh and bright eyes of a new born is a witnessing moment of that light. Sady as we grow we are spotted with the world and darken a bit and can feel like we're lost. But we are only asked to be the best we can be (and in my opinion that means we're all pretty great). There really is greatness and glory in each of us. Finding the courage, the desire, the will and the drive to let it out is up to us. So let your light shine! Fill every dark crevice of your soul with it. And then the world will be blessed by that beautiful light you share!
Some great Light Scriptures:
New Testament;
Matthew 5: 14-15
John 8: 12-13
Romans 13:12
2 Corinthians 4:6
Ephesians 5:8
1 Thessalonians 5: 4-5
Psalms 119:105
Book of Mormon;
Mosiah 16:9
Alma 32:35
Helaman 13:29
3 Nephi 13:22
3 Nephi 18:24
Doctrine & Covenants;
59:24
88: 6-7
115:5
Some Light Hymns;
Lead, Kindly Light
The Lord is my Light
Abide with me Tis eventide
There is Sunshine in my Soul Today
Teach me to walk in the Light
