I received an email tonight from a very dear friend who I have known for over twenty years.  She was my Social Worker and Counselor when I was at the lowest point in my life.  She saw me when I was in utter despair, without hope, and extremely suicidal.  Tonight she told me that she is glad that God is in my life now.  Thank God that she sees the difference that Jesus has made in my life!  

Some friends have asked me if it bothers me to write about my past and make it public.  The answer is yes, it does bother me because basically I am a very private person.  However, this verse says to let our light shine so that God will be glorified.  

I can’t imagine life without Jesus now.  I honestly don’t know how I made it through all those years except to realize that God had a plan for my life, and that He knew that one day I would serve Him.  Without Jesus, there is no reason to live because Jesus is Life!  There is no real happiness, peace, or love without Jesus in our hearts.  

How is your light tonight?  Is it burning brightly for Jesus?  Do you have the Light of Jesus in your heart?  Are others seeing the difference that Jesus has made in your life? 

(C) March 15, 2006 Joanne Lowe
joannelowe8@cox.net