By Lois Hewitt

The world is a dark place. But… 

Jesus in our hearts is the light that shines through the darkness.

His compassion through us starts the healing of the world.

His love through us cares for the ones in need and the lonely.

His mercy through us starts forgiveness of ourselves and others which puts out angers flames.

His righteousness through us gives the strength and courage to stand up to injustices.

His integrity through us gives a strong sense of purpose and meaning through works.

Before Jesus was in my heart I only thought of me.  I only wanted more things.  I only wanted my pain to go away.  I was not who I knew I could be.

With Jesus in my heart and life I have a sense of bigger meaning and bigger scope. Life is more than just me and what I want.

As I always say, and will continue to say, Jesus took a broken life full of regrets and missteps and emptied it out.  Then He refilled it with His love, light, mercy, grace, righteousness and peace.  And the call to share those things with others. It is truly a wondrous thing!