Light the Way

Our three-year-old seems to have the innate ability to trip over air. She can be walking across a perfectly flat surface with absolutely no obstacles in her path and find a way to trip and fall. Hopefully, she will outgrow it but, until she does, I pray that she lands softly and safely.

While Olivia seems to be able to fall over nothing, there are others out there that love to trip people up. Some folks truly do find joy in other people's pain. They will purposely stick a leg out or place an obstacle in someone's way just to watch them stumble and fall. I guess there is some humor in that, but, the older I get, the more cognizant I am of actually breaking something should I fall.

Today's word is 1 John 2:10 NLT, which reads, "Anyone who loves another brother or sister is living in the light and does not cause others to stumble."

It is easier to not trip over things if we can fully see all the things that are before us, if we are walking in the light. If we are following JESUS, we are truly walking in the LIGHT! And, as light, we should illuminate the way for others. We should never be the stumbling block for someone else. I pray I never am.

Hopefully, Olivia will learn to not stumble over air as she matures. Also, I pray that my Christian walk will illuminate the way for others and keep someone from stumbling. Because, we all know that when we trip, we usually hurt ourselves or take someone down with us. Let's light the way!

Be Blessed,
Mickey T