Oct. 16, 2025

Day 290 Let Your Light Shine | Matthew 5:14

Day 290 Let Your Light Shine | Matthew 5:14

Send us a text A single line from the Sermon on the Mount can change an entire day: “You are the light of the world.” We unpack that claim with fresh eyes and a practical path forward—how to be visible without being noisy, courageous without being combative, and kind without growing quiet or small. The focus is simple and strong: light does not argue with darkness; it simply shines. That vision reshapes how we move through work, family, and friendships, turning ordinary moments into steady be...

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A single line from the Sermon on the Mount can change an entire day: “You are the light of the world.” We unpack that claim with fresh eyes and a practical path forward—how to be visible without being noisy, courageous without being combative, and kind without growing quiet or small. The focus is simple and strong: light does not argue with darkness; it simply shines. That vision reshapes how we move through work, family, and friendships, turning ordinary moments into steady beacons of hope.

We start with Matthew 5:14 and draw out what a “city on a hill” looks like in modern life: integrity that holds, compassion that moves toward pain, and presence that can be found when someone is searching. Then we offer one specific challenge—name a person who needs encouragement and reach out today. A text, a call, or a handwritten note can shift a heart and remind someone they are seen. Along the way, we pray for bold, loving light and share a joyful chorus to keep the hope warm and human.

If you’re hungry for spiritual clarity, daily encouragement, and small steps that make a real difference, this short, reflective episode is for you. You’ll leave with a clear next move, a grounded prayer, and a reminder that visibility matters more than volume. Subscribe for more daily wisdom, share this with someone who needs a lift, and leave a quick review to help others find the light.

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Chapters

00:32 - Welcome & Today’s Focus

00:54 - Scripture: Matthew 5:14

01:12 - What It Means to Shine

01:43 - A Simple Act of Encouragement

02:00 - Prayer for Bold, Loving Light

02:18 - A Joyful Chorus

02:32 - Closing & Resources

Transcript
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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.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 290.

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Let your light shine.

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From Matthew chapter 5, verse 14 from the New Living Translation.

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You are the light of the world, like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.

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People, you were made to shine.

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God didn't save you so you could blend into the darkness.

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He saved you so that you could be a light for others.

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Light doesn't argue with the darkness, it simply shines, and the darkness flees.

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When you live with integrity, with boldness and compassion, people notice.

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You don't have to be loud, but you have to be visible.

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Today, think of one person who needs encouragement.

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Send them a message, call them, write them a note.

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Talk about God.

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Be a light in their life.

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Pray with me.

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Lord God, thank you for making me the light of the world.

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Help me shine brightly so others can see your love and truth through me.

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In Jesus' precious name I pray.

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Amen.

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

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Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

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I can't believe I sang.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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To listen to past episodes, go to wisdomforthey.org.

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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.

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See ya.