Shine Like Stars: Devotions From Time of Graceनमुना

An Attitude That Shines: God's stars believe his words

I couldn't blame you if you don't feel much like a star in your life. I couldn't blame you if you fear that not only are you not a star, but you are throwing off so little spiritual light that you would barely qualify as a weak flashlight beam.

But God sees that as no serious obstacle. In fact, he seems to do his best work with people who are broken and small, or who are facing times of conflict and loss in their lives. After all, the power to change our attitudes and lives must come from him first.

God chose two humble women living in the land of Israel to be the mothers of both the world's greatest prophet (John the Baptist) and the world's only Savior (Jesus Christ). "In a loud voice she [Elizabeth] exclaimed: 'Blessed are you [Mary] among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!'" (Luke 1:42,45).

Never tell God what he cannot do. When he tells you that you have great worth and a significant purpose in your life, don't argue. Believe him. It's true.