This blogpost features some thoughts about the Light of Christ, as well as a half-sheet activity page to complement the Come Follow Me (CFM) reading for May 19-25, which includes D&C 49-50. Click here for an index and links to my CFM blogposts for other weeks.
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I love the section in this week's reading entitled:
“That which is of God is light.”
The section is based on these scriptures:
"And that which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness. That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day. And again, verily I say unto you, and I say it that you may know the truth, that you may chase darkness from among you;" D&C 50:23-25
I have always loved the analogy of Christ being a light. I think of how, even in the darkest abyss, a flicker of light will instinctively draw you to it and as long as we keep Christ in our lives, He can be the flicker of hope and light when our lives seem dark.
This thought reminds me of a time when I was younger and I came to an open field in the summertime that was glittering with thousands of fireflies. It was a magical experience and it made think that God placed fireflies on the earth to bring sparkle and light to dark places. If you haven't ever experienced this phenomena, I highly recommend adding it to your bucket list!
Just as the moon could not shine without the light of the sun, our power to be a light is increased when we have Christ as our guide.
In the Bible, it says this about Jesus, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12
I believe that all light--literal and figurative--comes from Christ. The sparkle and light that emanate from each of us are a gift from God to give us perspective in dark times and to help brighten the lives of those around us. If you ever feel that your light is feeling a little dim, look to Christ and allow His light to ignite yours.
I love this quote from Elder Uchtdorf about feeling like you’re in the dark:
“Even in the darkest of nights, the sun does not cease to radiate its light. It continues to shine as bright as ever. But half of the earth is in darkness. The absence of light causes darkness.
When the darkness of night falls, we do not despair and worry that the sun is extinguished. We do not postulate that the sun is not there or is dead. We understand that we are in a shadow, that the earth will continue to rotate, and that eventually the rays of the sun will reach us once again.
Darkness is not an indication that there is no light. Most often, it simply means we’re not in the right place to receive the light.”
We all have times when we feel like we’re in the dark and I have to remind myself sometimes that darkness is temporary. It doesn't mean that it doesn't feel suffocating when you're in the midst of it, but when I'm in those times, it helps to shift my perspective a bit, to express gratitude for whatever flicker of light I can see, and to make time for Christ in whatever capacity I can. When I seek out the light, I can always find it, though it sometimes feels dim and far off. Then, one step at a time, I shakily make my way toward that light.
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PRINTABLE CFM ACTIVITY SHEET
These
activity sheets are designed to print double-sided and cut in half.
They're perfect for reviewing or introducing the content found in the
Come, Follow Me reading each week and would be great used in a classroom
or home setting.
Here is the link to the activity sheet, in case it's not showing below:
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Enjoy learning the gospel together!
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