43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
The one who has ears had better listen!
Matthew 13:43 (NET)
You are the light of the world, Matthew states earlier in Matthew 5:14. As we live a life of righteousness, a Christian life, we become increasingly radiant, progressively brighter by growing closer to Christ. When we follow Him, trusting in Him and conforming to His ways we grow in His Spirit. A striving in love to achieve the promise of shining like the sun in the kingdom of Our Father.
Are you becoming increasingly radiant by living closer to Christ daily?
Prayer: Jesus our Savior, teach us to become increasingly radiant and draw closer to You daily. As the cluster of blossoms on the hydrangea grow, glow, and flourish in the sun, help us to grow in righteousness, and shine, flourishing in love toward each other. Lord, teach us to conform to Your teachings and become progressively brighter until we shine like the sun in the kingdom of our Father. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen
Garden Faith 
My prayer is to keep growing closer to Him so His spirit is evident in me – yes, shining like the sun in the kingdom of our Father.
Thank you for sharing this 😊💙
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Amen! It’s is such a lovely word picture, shining like the sun in the kingdom of our father. ☀
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The desire of my heart is to grow closer to Christ and to radiate His image. I pray for others to see Jesus in me. Beautiful flower 🌸 and prayer 🙏.
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Amen! It is my hearts desire too! Thanks, it’s always good to hear from you!!🌼
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Amen! What a joy it is to become more and more like Jesus everyday. It’s an honor to have the privilege of knowing Him better as we go through life. Have a blessed weekend Jeanne. 💛
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Oh yes–to shine like the sun in the kingdom of God! What a beautiful image to keep close to the surface of our thinking, inspiring us to live by the Light moment by moment. Thank you, JLP! P.S. Your flower-photos are stunning!
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Hi, Nancy good to hear from you! Glad you like the photos, most are from my garden. I agree to shine the sun in the kingdom of God is a beautiful image. God Bless! 🌺☀
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