Be a Light for Others
Everyone knows a person that just makes the room light up and helps everyone feel at ease! I’m sure you can picture the person right now.
They are such a blessing in our lives! Their presence is like a warm hug and a pep-talk all at the same time. You’re always happy when you are around them and you feel blessed when you leave.
The interesting thing about people who are such a joy to be around is that they all seem to have similar characteristics. In breaking these characteristics down it allows each of us to be able to focus on the areas that we need to develop. As all of us have the ability to be the light for others.
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Humble confidence
I wrote about humble confidence not too long ago. I describe it as a person who is at ease with who they are as a person because they have come to know their identity in Christ. Because they are confident with their identity they don’t flaunt their accomplishments or seek accolades.
How to get it:
- Seek God’s word.
- Learn your worth in God’s eyes.
- Know your talents and gifts.
- Focus on positive self-talk.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Joy from within
A person who exudes joy from within loves God, themselves, and the people around them. Their focus is on God! They understand the depths of God’s love and the grace He continually pours out for us. Joy from within comes from embracing that love and living life in awe and wonder.
How to get it:
- Immerse yourself in God’s word to understand the love He has for you!
- Take the time to better understand God’s grace. The book Transforming Grace is amazing!
- Look at the beauty of nature to get your ‘awe’ back.
John 15:10-12 (NIV)
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Positive attitude
A person who has a consistently positive attitude knows that God is in control and He has a path for each one of us. They are able to look at the world from a macro lens rather than struggling with the micro, day-to-day struggles.
How to get it:
- Practice setting positive faith-filled intentions for each day.
- Start a gratitude journal to thank God daily for the blessing He has given.
- Try to find the silver lining is all situations.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Empathy for others
A person who exudes joy and is a light for others truly cares for the people around them. Their focus is on encouraging and supporting people to know God and understand their worth in His eyes. Empathy doesn’t mean agreeing with what the people around you are doing. It means to understand why it is happening and then helping the person to live a better life. This is our calling as believers in Christ.
How to get it:
- Seek God’s word in how He wants us to love others.
- Pray for God’s guidance in who to comfort.
- Practice viewing situations from different perspectives.
- Ensure you are participating in self-care to avoid empathy fatigue.
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Non-judgmental
A person who is non-judgmental meets everyone where they are and encourages growth lovingly without criticism. They understand that we are not called to judge as none of us are deserving of that role.
How to get it:
- Acknowledge and be aware of your own sinful nature.
- Remember that you are no better than anyone else.
- Understand that we all have battles to fight and issues to overcome.
- It is by God’s grace alone that you are in your current situation.
James 4:11 (NIV)
Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.
Very encouraging post. We have to remain connected to the Lord and his Word in order to remain humble and be a light.
Very true Tara! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. God bless!
I love this post. So many great tips. Saving so I can come back later.
Thank you Heather! I’m glad the post was beneficial for you. God bless!
Melissa, I love what you said about the positive attitude. My husband bought a macro lens for his photography business. It’s amazing at the details I see when I look through that lens. Having a positive attitude helps a lot in life.
It truly helps to refocus your life when you have a positive attitude. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. God bless!
I loved that you wrote, “focus on positive self-talk.” I believe that this statement was written just for me today. I can talk so positively about others, but at times it is very hard for me to do the same for myself. I needed this reminder. Thank you!
I’m so glad you found the post beneficial! From reading your posts I can imagine you easily light up a room! God bless Keisha!
I want to be a light to others! Thank you for sharing how to go about learning to become more like those people who shine.
I wrote this post just as much for myself as for anyone else! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. God bless!
Being light is so very important. And light ALWAYS overtakes darkness. Always. Thanks for the reminder to be who we are created to be!
Light does always overtake darkness! That is why the people who shine their lights are such a comfort to be around! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! God bless!
I absolutely love this! Thank you, also, for breaking it down! I know I need some help in a couple of these areas! It’s also very appropriate for me, as I’m headed to visit family for the holidays! I need an extra shot of joy! <3
I’m in need in a couple of these areas as well! I’m blessed to have a few people in my life that absolutely shine their light and allow me to see first hand how they do it. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. God bless your holiday travels and time with your family!
Sp true there is always something that is so tangible about peole who are always being His light carriers
It is such a comfort to experience, right?! Thank you for reading and commenting. God bless!
Those are all such wonderful traits. When a person with all those walks into a room, we’re all happy about it! I recently spent time in the presence of a person who had such an abundance of energy that it sapped mine, so a person’s presence can make either a positive or negative difference.
Very true Lisa. When a person has a large personality, even if it’s a positive trait usually, it can have a negative effect on another person. Balance, compassion, and empathy are all keys to not negatively effecting those around us. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your experiences. God bless!
Visiting from Crystal’s today – I’ve seen your work on Life Letter Cafe as well. Merriest of Christmases to you and yours.
Thank you for stopping by Susan! God bless and Merry Christmas to you as well!