Sept. 24, 2025

Day 268 Be a Light Where You Are | Matthew 5:16

Day 268 Be a Light Where You Are | Matthew 5:16

Send us a text What if the most powerful ministry isn't happening on stages or through viral content, but in the ordinary moments of your everyday life? Drawing from Matthew 5:16, "Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father," today's episode challenges the notion that we need perfect circumstances to make a spiritual impact. Jesus calls us to be light exactly where we are – in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and even during une...

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What if the most powerful ministry isn't happening on stages or through viral content, but in the ordinary moments of your everyday life? 

Drawing from Matthew 5:16, "Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father," today's episode challenges the notion that we need perfect circumstances to make a spiritual impact. Jesus calls us to be light exactly where we are – in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and even during unexpected conversations.

The truth is that your kindness, integrity, and faithfulness are already pointing others to God in ways you might not realize. Those small gestures – the encouraging word to a colleague, the patient response to your child, the genuine smile for a stranger – these aren't insignificant moments. They're powerful reflections of God's character shining through you.

Today's practical challenge is refreshingly simple: look for just one opportunity to show God's love. It might be a text message that brightens someone's day, a prayer offered at just the right moment, or a small act of service that speaks volumes. The beauty of this approach is that it's accessible to everyone, regardless of personality, resources, or stage of life.

When we embrace being light wherever we are, we discover that God has strategically positioned us to reflect His love in environments that only we can reach. Will you accept the invitation to let your light shine intentionally today? Your small acts of faithfulness might be exactly what someone needs to see God's love in action.

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00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 268, be a Light when you Are.

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From Matthew, chapter 5, verse 16, from the New Living Translation.

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Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

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You don't have to wait for a perfect platform to make a difference.

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Jesus calls you to be a light exactly where you are in your home, in your workplace, your neighborhood and even in unexpected conversations.

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Your kindness, your integrity, your faithfulness point others to God.

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Don't underestimate the impact of the small things you do every day.

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Today, I want you to look for one opportunity to show God's love A text of encouragement, a prayer for someone, a simple act of service.

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Let your light shine intentionally.

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Pray with me, father.

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Use me to reflect your love today.

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Help me to see opportunities to be a light in the lives of those around me.

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I ask this in the name of Jesus, amen.

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Well, that's all for today.

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Amen.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya?