STOP AND THINK – Be a lamp—a lifeboat—or a ladder. (Rumi, 13th century Persian poet)

The theme of these metaphors is helping others. Perhaps you can be a lamp, bringing light into a person’s life when things seem dark and foreboding. Or, maybe a lifeboat, rescuing someone struggling in the turmoil of uncertainty. Or a ladder, providing a way for a person to climb out of his difficulty. Look for opportunities to help someone who is struggling!

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