eKidz Devotional: All About PurposeSample

Shining With Purpose

Fireflies (also known as lightning bugs) are fun to look at and chase! These tiny insects give off a mysterious light that shines as they fly over fields during late spring and early summer.

These creatures might be small, but they shine a unique and beautiful light that actually has a BIG purpose — they glow to get attention from other fireflies. How cool is that? They reflect light to attract others.

Did you know God created you to shine for a purpose, too? You might not glow just like a firefly, but you can still shine light by being kind, showing love, and serving others. That kind of light isn’t to get attention from other people (like a firefly’s) — it’s meant to point people to God so they can see Him through you.

Matthew 5:16 tells us that shining our light so that others can see gives honor to God. We honor God by showing kindness, love, and serving others.

When we do these things, we shine with a BIG purpose — we reflect who God is to the world around us and direct people to Him!

Ask yourself: How can you reflect God’s light in your life? What are some things that might keep you from shining God’s light?

Challenge yourself: When we read our Bible, we reflect God by learning more about Him. Read your Bible, pray for others, and think of at least one way you can reflect God’s light this week.   

Pray: God, thank You for giving us the Bible so we can learn how to live a life of purpose. Please help us to reflect Your light through our words, actions, and deeds. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Want to talk to your family about what it means to have purpose? One way to get started is by listening to the newest episodes of Adventures of the StarKeepers, released every week! You can find the StarKeepers wherever your family listens to podcasts!