Life’s Colors

“I Am the Light of the World” (John 8:12)

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16

We are all called to be shining lights for others to follow. Are your lights bright and bold so that others can see them in the distance or are they soft and muted so that others won’t notice them until they are near you? What color is your light?

During these winter months trees are dormant, flowers are not in bloom, the air has a cold white chill. Maybe we tend to stay indoors more waiting for warmer weather to return. We may feel that our light doesn’t shine as brightly because we don’t come in contact with as many people. That isn’t true. We don’t stop stop being a beacon. Our light still shines brightly for our family to see.

I started thinking about my life and how I would describe it in terms of color. It got me to thinking about the musical Barnum. There is one song in the musical where P. T. Barnum explains to his wife Charity the colors that make up his life. His are bold bright colors. She responds by listing the colors of her life which are quiet and subdued.

Here is a link to that number:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnZgjJIZ7aA.

It got me wondering what colors would describe me and the light I might project. After some consideration I decided that my life is comprised of earth tones. They might not be seen from afar, but spend some time with me and I hope they come through.

Although the colors may not be flashy and vibrant they represent security and stability, something I hope those around me can see.

Grays signify wisdom. I like to think that I have gained some wisdom in my old age..

Browns signify stability. I strive to be a person who can be counted on to do what he says he will do. I try to be there for others who need me.

Reds are associated with religious fervor. My faith is strong.

Orange combines passion and positivity. I do try to support others in their endeavors.

White evokes a sense of simplicity. For the most part, I am content with a simple life.

Would others paint me with the same colors with which I paint myself? I don’t know. I do know that this is how I see myself and this is the person I try to project to others. Maybe not the most vibrant and colorful, but definitely somebody dependable and down to earth.

At the end of the song sung by Barnum and Charity, Barnum hopes that the colors of his life will leave a shining light to lead the way for others to follow while Charity hopes that the colors of her life will shine a quiet light to bring her love home should he stray.

As I stated at the beginning, we are all asked to shine a light for others to follow. So, dear readers, what colors make up your life? Do you shine bold as P. T. Barnum? Are you a more quiet light like Charity Barnum? Are you a combination of both? What colors do you shine so that others may follow?

I look forward to reading about the colors of your life.

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