we are witnesses

so i just started to read the book of John. i am reading it because i am going to texas this summer for a week with my kids and Jason (YP) wants the team to read it together.
as i started to read John 1, John was being described as being "the witness to the light" (jn 1:8). i was so convicted by that statement. i have often prayed as well as heard others pray for us to be the light in the midst of darkness. we are not the light, Jesus is. Jesus does use us to bring light into the world but we are not "the light." we are "the witnesses to the light." we are the witnesses to Him. we are also witnesses to the world by showing the pure & true love of God. we show that through grace, mercy, & the words of our testimony. i truly enjoy His love. it's simple & wonderful.

the prayer room is singing "dark but lovely" by Sarah Edwards. it's so good. this song touches me every time i hear it.

it's been a sobering week.
a former co-worker's brother committed suicide, a creeper has been coming into work to check out the high school girls i work with & i got to reunite with an old friend at church under a sad circumstance.
my friend that i got to catch up with for a few minutes came home due to the death of his mom. she had breast cancer for some time now. what got me more than anything is that on tuesday i watched First Wives Club with some friends. the movie is hilarious but it is really sad to reunite with friends because of a death. it really made me sad and it also gave me a reality check. this world is suffering and i have only been thinking about my life and the people who are in my life.
needless to say i have had a crazy week & i am very thankful for the Lord's grace.