{"id":2925,"date":"2014-03-03T13:35:15","date_gmt":"2014-03-03T13:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2925"},"modified":"2014-03-03T13:35:15","modified_gmt":"2014-03-03T13:35:15","slug":"go-light-your-world-musical-musings-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2925","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGo Light Your World\u201d &#8211; Musical Musings in March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you know today\u2019s tune. I was introduced to it years ago through Kathy Troccoli\u2019s music. Her deep, rich voice brought music to life for me. And if it was in her \u201ckey,\u201d it was my \u201ckey.\u201d This song was one that I sang often and it still holds a special place in my heart.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMAG1492.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2921\" style=\"border: 3px solid black; margin: 10px;\" alt=\"IMAG1492\" src=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMAG1492-300x197.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMAG1492-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMAG1492.jpg 548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u201cGo Light Your World\u201d was Jesus message in Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV). Jesus said, <i>\u201cYou are the light of the world\u2026let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Peter praises God because He has called us <i>\u201cout of darkness into his wonderful light.\u201d<\/i> (1 Peter 2:9 \u2013 NIV) When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are to be different in this world. We are to be a light. We are to be a beacon. And we are to share this Light with others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the song \u201cGo Light Your World,\u201d there are several scenarios given. Men and women who have tried alternate light sources to find fulfillment. The hopeless, confused and torn. People living in darkness. Those who live in darkness need to see the great light (Matthew 4:16).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a believer in Christ, you may be the only light they see in their dark world. If so, be the light. Point them to the True Light. Share the hope you have in Jesus Christ with them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve recently been given the opportunity to shine for Jesus yet again in SE Asia in June. For the moment, we are working to build a team. If you have ever wanted to shine brightly for Jesus on a service trip, perhaps you might be interested in joining me. If so, please let me know. I\u2019d be happy to share more details with you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yes, there are areas of our world that need to see Jesus\u2019 light, but perhaps there is someone in your neighborhood or even your own home that needs to see His light as well. Are you the one to bring that light to them? I would say \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So enjoy \u201cGo Light Your World\u201d today. And then, get out there in your world and be the light. Share the Light. Live the light.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGo Light Your World\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There is a candle in every soul<br \/>\nSome brightly burning, some dark and cold<br \/>\nThere is a Spirit who brings a fire<br \/>\nIgnites a candle and makes His home<\/p>\n<p>Chorus<\/p>\n<p>Frustrated brother, see how he&#8217;s tried to<br \/>\nLight his own candle some other way<br \/>\nSee now your sister, she&#8217;s been robbed and lied to<br \/>\nStill holds a candle without a flame<\/p>\n<p>Chorus<\/p>\n<p>Cause We are a family whose hearts are blazing<br \/>\nSo let&#8217;s raise our candles and light up the sky<br \/>\nPraying to our Father, in the name of Jesus<br \/>\nMake us a beacon in darkest times<\/p>\n<p>Chorus:<br \/>\nSo Carry your candle, run to the darkness<br \/>\nSeek out the hopeless, confused and torn<br \/>\nHold out your candle for all to see it<br \/>\nTake your candle, and go light your world<a title=\"\" href=\"#_edn1\">[i]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While I love Kathy Troccoli, I thought I\u2019d share the song writer\u2019s version of the song. Chris Rice\u2019s version of this song can be heard <a title=\"&quot;Go Light Your World&quot;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WsM5lt9tCFo\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Go light your world!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Donna<\/p>\n<div><br clear=\"all\" \/><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"33%\" \/>\n<div>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"#_ednref1\">[i]<\/a> \u201cGo Light Your World,\u201d Words and Music by Chris Rice, 1993, BMG Songs, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you know today\u2019s tune. I was introduced to it years ago through Kathy Troccoli\u2019s music. Her deep, rich voice brought music to life for me. And if it was in her \u201ckey,\u201d it was my \u201ckey.\u201d This song was one that I sang often and it still holds a special place in my heart. 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