Once upon a time, in a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and sparkling streams, there lived a little lantern named Lumi. Lumi was not the brightest lantern in the village, nor the most beautifully decorated, but she had a warm, gentle glow that brought comfort to those around her.
Lumi often wondered about her purpose. She saw the grand lanterns in the village square, shining brightly during festivals and celebrations, and she felt a pang of envy. "What is my purpose?" she would ask herself. "How can I make a difference in this big, beautiful world?"
One crisp autumn evening, as Lumi sat on a windowsill, she overheard a conversation between two villagers. They spoke of a wise old owl named Oliver, who lived in the ancient oak tree at the edge of the village.
Determined to find her own purpose, Lumi set off on a journey to find Oliver. The path was long and winding, and Lumi's light flickered in the cool night air. But she pressed on, guided by an undeniable hope.
After what felt like hours, Lumi finally reached the ancient oak tree. Oliver, with his wise, twinkling eyes, welcomed her warmly. "What brings you here, little lantern?" he asked.
"I want to find my purpose," Lumi replied. "I want to know how I can shine my light in a way that truly matters."
Oliver nodded thoughtfully. "Purpose is not always found in grand gestures or bright lights," he said. "Sometimes, it is in the small, everyday acts of kindness and love that we find our true calling."
“One stormy night, the village was plunged into darkness. The wind howled and the rain poured down making it impossible to see. The grand lanterns, with their elaborate designs, were too heavy to be carried around. Hearing the gusts outside a kind villager peaked outside her door only to see many people struggling against the wind and the rain of the dark night. She grabbed her small lantern and stepped out into the storm. Her gentle light flickered but stayed steady. She walked through the village, guiding others to safety with her glow.”
With a grateful heart, Lumi returned to the village. She began to notice the small ways she could make a difference—lighting the path for a child walking home, bringing a soft glow to a quiet corner where friends gathered to talk, and offering a gentle light to those who felt lost in the darkness.
Everyone, no matter how small, has a place in God's grand plan. Your gentle glow can share hope and love, inspiring others to find their own unique ways to shine.
Your purpose may not always be grand or flashy, especially when we mistakenly compare it to others. It may be found in the simple, everyday acts of kindness and love.
Your unique light is needed in this world, and by embracing your calling, you can make a difference. Where is God asking your to shine your light this week?
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