You may be the only Jesus someone sees

You may be the only Jesus someone sees.
How are you exemplifying his beauty and glory and making him famous?
Are you shining Him through every word and action and thought in your life?
Are you a mirror reflecting Him or a wall hiding Him?
Do you let your light shine for ALL to see, or are you hiding it somewhere deep inside?
Do people see you for who you portray yourself to be or do they forget your name but remember seeing something different, seeing Jesus?
Do you blend in with the crowd or do you stand up for what you believe in, do you stand up for Him even when your standing alone?
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This has been really convicting me lately, I mean, I don't try to stand out in the crowd, i don't really want people to notice me because if i'm noticed for something that they don't like or agree with then i'll be rejected, and frankly being rejected as a senior in high school is no fun. You know i dont want to be friendless and alone at school and feel like i'm the only one standing up. But what i've come to realize is that Christ never said it would be easy; but, he overcame the world so that we would be able to stand up (John 16:33). To give us that freedom and capibility. We don't have to run and hide our light from the world because we are saved (and will be safe forever) from the devils schemes.
Jesus says, Blessed are those who are persecuted for my sake.(Matt 5:10) We should count it as a blessing to be looked down on by the world for the sake of our Savior.
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It's hard to stand, especially when it feels like your alone. But when your tired (and you will get tired). He promises rest for your sould (Matthew 11:28).
Peace. Quiet. Rest.
Our hearts will break. Our souls will hurt. We will be broken and scarred and tired and scared sometimes. But think about it, we are given REST. When you are worn out and tired, who do you turn to? who calms you? (do you believe the one who is able to calm the storms is able to calm your heart?)
Do you look to your Savior and Father, or something faltering in this world?
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You may be the only Jesus someone sees.
Not everybody is going to take the time to know your story or current situation.
Not everybody is going to make excuses for you like your friends do.
Not everybody is going to understand you.
Now I'm not saying to put on a 'perfect' act for the world to see to make yourself look like everything is alright.
but think about this: Do you give the glory to God in every moment and every situation and every circumstance (good or bad) OR is HIs glory and your reflectant light deterrent based on your current status, mood, or trouble.
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Jesus wants to (and will) Shine through you at every moment.
Good or Bad. Troubled or Peaceful. Crazy or Calm.
Will you allow him to turn your:
Ashes to Beauty.
Your Tears to Joy.
Your Brokenness to Wholeness.
For His Glory.
So that in every moment He can be seen through you. <3