How will you #LightTheWorld?

How will you #LightTheWorld?

How will you #LightTheWorld?

 

Jesus taught: “…I was in prison, and ye came unto me.”  – St Matthew 25:36

 

 

 

 

Many years ago I was living in Walla-Walla Washington.  I had the opportunity to visit the Washington State Penitentiary.

Washington State Penitentiary

Washington State Penitentiary Credit: https://www.washingtonci.com/about-ci/where-we-are/wsp.html

I was giving the opportunity to talk to a few of the prisoners, with some of them serving life without the possibility of parole.

Just as this prison stopped these people from having the freedoms that we enjoy, addiction is another (often times silent) prison.  The loss of hope for the future is at times overwhelming.  When you can’t see how anything could or would ever change, having anyone stop by for a visit is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

If Christ were on the earth today, I believe he would be found helping people in the prison systems and addiction recovery systems.

How will you #LightTheWorld?

Some prisons are literal, physical institutions, but other “prisons” include physical and mental afflictions, and addictions. Reach out to those who are feeling trapped and let them know they’re not alone.

WAYS YOU CAN BE A LIGHT IN SOMEONE’S LIFE

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Do you know someone who’s been affected by addiction?

Reach out to the person and offer your support and love.

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Do you have an incarcerated family member or friend?

Pay the person a visit, and offer love and encouragement.

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Have you seen how an illness or depression can trap a loved one?

Reach out and go for a walk or have a nice chat with the person.

Visit JustServe.org for more ways to #LightTheWorld in your community (U.S. and Canada only).

Credit: #LightTheWorld is a mormon.org campaign.  This is a campaign I support.