Light

Evening chapel service at EV Free last night was a time to honor Howie Stevenson and to remember Marilyn.  It was also nice to have the privilege to hear my friend beautifully play the Lord's Prayer on the violin at the close of the service.

But, whenever I go back to EV Free, I am often reminded of how "invisible" I feel.  Since it is such a large church, it is easy to get lost in the crowd; and I am not one of those people who stand out.  Having been part of the church and involved in various areas for over twelve years previously, and having only been gone for the last five, it was a little sad to see that most people, ranging from previous acquaintances, choir directors and fellow choir members, to pastors, did not remember me. 

But, this leads me back to a realization and goal I made, which is to live my life purposefully.   As long as what I do points others to God, then it does not really matter that they don't see me.  It reminds me of the verse in Matthew 5:16  "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."