Shining From Within

Shining From Within

This morning, as I walked, I returned to a simple but profound truth: I am as God created me. Today, I choose to accept that truth fully. I will rise with glory, not because of anything I’ve achieved, but because of who I already am.

To walk in that truth is to shine from within. It means letting the light in me pour out onto the world—through kindness, through encouragement, and through simply being present. It means allowing Christ to be my eyes, guiding me to see the world not through fear, but through love.

I think about Bella Love and how she shines when she bowls. It isn’t just about strikes or spares; it’s about the spirit she carries. Her light inspires others, not because she tries to impress, but because she freely gives of herself. She reminds me that the greatest gift I can give today is my true self, without fear, without pretense.

So today, I shine from within. And in doing so, I serve.