Some light does not fade with the season.
It follows us—quietly, faithfully—into ordinary days.
What we have received is meant to be carried.
Words of Light
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
Reflection
As this sacred season draws to a close, the invitation shifts—from receiving the light to living it. Christmas reminds us that light entered the world not to remain confined to a moment, a night, or a story long ago, but to move through human hearts and hands, illuminating everyday life.
Carrying the light does not require perfection, certainty, or constant brightness. It asks only for willingness. Willingness to show kindness when it would be easier to withdraw. Willingness to offer grace when frustration rises. Willingness to remain open-hearted in a world that often encourages self-protection.
The light of Christ shines most clearly through small, faithful acts—listening without rushing, offering encouragement without condition, choosing compassion when no one is watching. These are not minor gestures; they are sacred reflections of God’s presence moving through you.
You do not need to announce your light for it to matter. Sometimes the most powerful light is steady and quiet—carried gently through patience, humility, and love. When you live this way, you become a living testimony, not drawing attention to yourself, but pointing others toward hope.
As you move forward beyond this week, remember: the light you carry is not diminished by being shared. It grows stronger as it travels—touching lives, softening hearts, and making space for grace to unfold.
Journal Prompts
Where am I being invited to carry light more intentionally in my daily life?
What small, faithful act of kindness or love feels within reach right now?
Affirmation
I carry the light of Christ within me,
and I share it with the world through love, kindness, and grace.
Peace,
Rita
Rita Lynn Berry, EdS, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and the founder of NewVision Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC. She is also the creator of the Journey to Me™ program and Mend n Muse Media™, where she shares tools and reflections that support healing, resilience, and self-love.