Everything we are, everything we have must cry out with praise for our God. We are His creation, His lights for the world . . . so we need to shine for others to see.

I was thinking about that old kids' Bible song, "This Little Light of Mine", and thinking how clear and simple a message that is! This song was written in literally minutes. It just felt good and made me happy, so here it is.

I'm Gonna Shine

I've got words wrapped up in me that need to be spoken
I've got a love deep in my heart that needs to be shared
I've got two sweet dancing feet that need to feel motion
I've got a feeling that this road will take me places I've never dared
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine

I've got my ears finely tuned to the call of my Savior
And I'm listening with every prayer I pray
That my eyes would see the doors that open before me
For the story of my life to lead some lost soul to the Way
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine

Sweet, sweet grace divine -- through Your sacrifice it's mine
Light of the world, let me shine

I've got a hunger deep inside to witness the power
And my hands are already lifted up in praise
I've got songs that fill my heart this very hour
And a voice to sing out tales of triumph all throughout my days
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine

Sweet, sweet grace divine -- through Your sacrifice it's mine
Light of the world, let me shine
Shine this little light of mine

I've got my mind focused squarely on the words of Jesus
I've got my soul resting firmly in His care
I've got my head up in those clouds to which He was risen
I've got an everlasting promise that someday He'll take me there
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine
He put a light in me, so I'm gonna shine