“I believe that, as disciples of Christ, we especially are here to share a message that God has planted within us. Your message is unique to you. You reflect Christ’s light in a way that only you can.
Jesus said:
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:14–16)
This is a foundational belief for me. I love helping people find that light within themselves, shine it out for others to see, and be blessed as a result.” (From Light the World: How Your Brilliance Can Shift the Planet.)
Hilary Week’s live performance of her song “I Will” eloquently conveys what it means to stand tall and share Christ’s light with the world.
Lyrics:
I made my choice
You can mark this day
The day I pledge
To take His name
I will be strong
I will be brave
Standing for Him
As I take my place
I have felt the spirit burn truth in my heart
It’s in my heart
I will stand
I will not fall
In a world that’s weak
I will be strong
I’ll be true
I will choose His way
Yeah, I know what’s right
And I will not change
In a world where so many will not
I will
I may be one
But one becomes two
When you stand with me
And I stand with you
As we unite
Our cause is great
We’re not just the candle
We are the flame
I will take the light He gives me
And I’ll hold it up high
I’ll hold it up high
And I will stand
I will not fall
In a world that’s weak
I will be strong
I’ll be true
I will choose his way
Yeah, I know what’s right
And I will not change
In a world where so many will not
I will
I will stand
I will not fall
In a world that’s weak
I will be strong
I’ll be true
I will choose His way
Yeah, I know what’s right
And I will not change
In a world where so many will not…
I will
Oooohh
I will