This Little Light of Mine

I love this version on "This Little Light of Mine" by Addison Road.  I often think about the example I am being to others and whether or not I am showing others the light of Christ through the way I handle situations.  I am human and I am not always a good example of "Christ-like attributes" but I do try.  I think about how much potential people have and sometimes all they need is a little boost to get them moving in the right direction.  Am I helping people along the path?  Am I pushing them back?  Am I just walking by them and not even recognizing that they are there?  People often tell me that I think to much about some things, but I disagree.  If I don't keep my mind focused on moving forward, then I am moving backward.  I want to make the most of every moment I have.  Too many times lately I am reminded that our time is short.  I try to enjoy the moments with my boys as I realize that they will never be this age again, and they will constantly maturing and developing into little men and I don't want to only remember the beginning and the end, I want the in between stuff too.  Life is rough at times and that is when I learn the most about myself, but I want the good times to be learning experiences too, and that won't happen unless I open my heart and my eyes,  I hope I can catch a video of Eric singing this song, he is so cute when he sings, but every time I pull out the camera he stops singing.  I always want to remember his little voice and his personality.  These are just some of the things on my mind today.   

This Little Light of Mine

By Addison Road

There's a little flame inside us all
Some shine bright
Some shine small
The rains will come
And the waters rise
But don't you ever lose your light

In this life you will know
Love and pain
Joy and sorrow
So when it hurts
When times get hard
Don't forget whose child you are

This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine

May you live each day
With no regret
Make the most of every chance you get
Let your eyes get wide
When you look at the stars
With the same sense of wonder as a child's heart

With the ones you love-
Treasure the time
And for those who are gone
Keep the memories alive

Hold on to your dreams
Don't you ever let go
There's a fire inside you
Burning with hope

This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine

There will be days when you wanna give up
When the clouds settle in
But after the rain comes the sun
Don't you ever forget
Don't forget
Don't, don't forget

One day there will be no more pain
And we will finally see Jesus' face
So until then I'm gonna try
To brave the dark
And let my little light shine

This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine

This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine
Oh, shine
Gonna let it shine
There's a little light inside us all

(I really wanted to put their music video on here, 

but it won't let me, so here is the link, go check it out, it is pretty powerful)

This Little Light of Mine Music Video

Matthew 5: 14-16 reads: 

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 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.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.