We had a quick system move through Colorado on Friday. It began with rain and then changed to snow. It was beautiful to see the large snowflakes falling. But the real beauty is what was discovered when the clouds rolled out.

The mountains appeared, with white capped peaks and a gorgeous blue sky. They were truly breathtaking! I’m so thankful to live in this beautiful state!

Today I’d like to share a post from the archives. The song “Shine Jesus Shine” has been one of my favorites since I heard it. It has a special meaning to me because of where I’ve sung this tune…in SE Asia! Yes, my team and I sang this song one morning during our devotions and since then, I’ve been pretty attached to it.

I am working toward another trip to this beautiful land. If you’d like more information on how you can join me on this journey, just let me know and I’d be happy to share the details.

However, I would appreciate prayer for myself and for those who might hear God’s call to join me. Please pray that they would be attuned to God’s voice. Pray that they would be willing to say “yes.” Pray that they would not hesitate (we need to make the decision on this trip by April 1). Pray that God would show up in each detail making it difficult to believe “it’s not for them.” Pray that I might be an instrument for God to use in any way He chooses.

“Shine Jesus Shine” warms my heart. It makes me smile. It reminds me to be grateful for the Light that I have accepted in my heart. But it also reminds me that there is a dark world out there that needs God’s Light as well. I prayerfully ask that God would move in the dark recesses of this world and bring forth His glorious Light.

“Shine Jesus Shine.”

“Shine Jesus Shine” – Musical Musings in March

I am down to the last two songs to share with you this month. And I must say, just because they are the last two doesn’t mean they are my least favorites. No, the last two songs thrill my heart each time I hear them. I stop and sing them if I’m moving about. I think of Jesus when they are playing and that is the main reason I love these songs.

“Shine Jesus Shine” brings light to this dark world. It shares the hope that we receive through Jesus Christ and it shares His truth that brings eternal life.

There are a couple of phrases that touch me each time I sing them. “Search me, try, me consume all my darkness” is one. This of course reminds me of the passage in Psalm 139:23, but it’s the last portion that really makes me think.

Perhaps there are some dark areas in my life that need to be enlightened. Okay, I know there are! So yes, Jesus, shine to those areas and brighten up those corners. Take away the darkness. All of it. Consume the darkness! What a prayer!

The other line that catches my attention is “Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story.” You’ve probably heard the phrase, “I may be the only sermon someone ever hears.” As a believer of Jesus, if my life doesn’t mirror Him, I could be turning someone away from Jesus by my actions or my words. My life must tell His story.

The Apostle Paul teaches us to live as children of light in Ephesians. He also teaches that we are to shine as stars in Philippians. Listen to his words. “Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the world of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.” (Philippians 2:14-16 – NIV)

So today I share “Shine Jesus Shine” with you. Sing it. Believe it. Live it.

Lord the light of Your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness shining
Jesus Light of the world shine upon us
Set us free by the truth You now bring us
Shine on me shine on me

(Chorus)

Lord I come to Your awesome presence
From the shadows into Your radiance
By the blood I may enter Your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me

(Chorus)

As we gaze on Your kingly brightness
So our faces display Your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story
Shine on me shine on me

Chorus:
Shine Jesus shine
Fill this land with the Father’s glory
Blaze Spirit blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow river flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your word
Lord and let there be light[i]

And if you’d like to listen to this wonderful worship song, here’s a link.

I pray that Jesus’ light will touch you in some way today and that you share His light with others.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna