DON'T DIM YOUR LIGHT!

Dear Young Adult, there is something that I really need you to know. I wish I could open up your head and engrave what I am about to say in your brain. I  need you to know and I am putting this in block letters for emphasis that IT IS NOT IN YOUR PLACE TO FIX THE INSECURITIES OF OTHERS! 

Oh you don't get it? You have so much on the inside of you but just because of what people will say, you keep holding back. You know that you are a star but you just keep hiding under the shadows because you don't want people to think that you are doing too much.

If I may ask... please, which part of Matthew 5:16 do you not understand?

"Let your light SO SHINE before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

This is a command from Christ to you. It is a very clear and concise one: That you SO SHINE, not to yourself but before men. Why is it important that you shine? So that men will see your good work that will glorify God. We all know that commands are not to be debated or argued, they are to be obeyed! Now tell me, why are you not shining as bright as you have been commanded to?

You have everything it takes to the stage but instead you are paying more attention to the voices of the people around you. 

 "Don't outshine others",  "If you shine too bright, our eyes might get damaged." 

Darling, if your light is too bright for them, let them get sunglasses! I told you earlier, it is not in your place to fix the insecurities of others. You are not a therapist! It is also not your responsibility to fix their eye problems. If they have sensitive eyes, they should either get sunglassess or pay a visit to the optician. You are not one!

Now let me tell you something. When Jesus gave that command, He wasn't talking to a timid young man. He wasn't referring to an insecure young lady. He gave you this command because He knows that you have everything it takes to shine. He knows your capabilities. He knows that His Spirit in you is the Spirit of excellence and so when He commanded you to shine, He knew exactly what He was saying.

Stop thinking that you are not fit for the crown. That crown will fit no other head than yours. Discover that talent that resides in you and shine ever so bright!

Dear Young Adult, people are going to say all manner of things to you and about you when you decide to obey the Lord's command to shine. They are going to attempt to project their insecurities on you but never allow them.

You are the light of the world not the light of your vicinity! You are called for global relevance and dominance so why settle for less? Did you know that we who are children of God possess the Spirit of excellence so we cannot play average? You got an opportunity to showcase your talent but you allowed fear to take hold of you. I am sure you have not read 2Timothy 1:7 in the Bible yet. Don't worry!

Dear Young Adult, God has not given you the Spirit of fear or timidity but that of power! He did not endow you with all the amazing talents just for you to be relegated to the background simply because of the opinion of others. If people's opinions or destructive criticism mattered, He would have consulted them first before giving you those gifts. You do it so effortlessly so they think you should not be allowed to take the front seat. Take the front seat anyway!

Dear Young Adult, the next time you get an opportunity to show what you can do, take a deep breath and own that moment. Do it the way only you can do it. Speak with all the boldness and confidence that you have. Sing with the whole of all your being. Show that craft with pride. Whatever it is, Shine On!

Don't ever dim your light because of the sensitivity of others' eyes. Let them get sunglasses! I repeat, it is not in your place to fix the insecurities of others!

With Love,

Mary😊🌸