Light Bearer: A Calling You Can’t Unsee

This post is based on a poem I wrote entitled “A Cry to the Light Bearer.”

Living the Light

High above the storm, a light glows steady in the dark.
It doesn’t flash. It doesn’t shout.
But for someone lost at sea, it’s everything.

I never set out to be a light bearer. I didn’t apply for the role. But somewhere along the way—between quiet prayers, long conversations, and soul-deep reflection—it just became part of who I am.

The image came to me one day: a lighthouse, perched along a jagged coast, casting its light far and wide. At the top stands a lone figure—not commanding from above, but simply present. Watching. Listening. Shining.

That’s what this post is about.
Not being perfect. Not being loud.
Just learning how to shine gently… especially when the world feels dark.

How to Shine Without Burning Out

Being a light bearer isn’t about being the brightest. It’s about being consistent. It’s about choosing compassion over critique, empathy over ego.

I shine my light by writing, praying, encouraging, and listening—without judgment. I try to point people back to God by gently nudging them to look within, because I believe the answers are often already there. They just need help finding the switch.

“With the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14

So I give what I can. Quiet light. Gentle words. A safe place to land. That’s what Light Bearers do.

The Sacred Power of Stillness

There’s something holy about stillness. When I imagine myself in that lighthouse—just me and the sea—I don’t feel alone. I feel at peace. That quiet isn’t emptiness. It’s alignment.

Stillness gives me clarity, connection, and the space to hear God’s voice. Not in thunder. Not in fire. But in the whisper.

“And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” – 1 Kings 19:12

That verse about Elijah reminds me: when everything else is loud and demanding, God often speaks in a hush. And if I’m not still, I’ll miss it.

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” – Anne Lamott

Stillness is my recharge station. It’s not doing nothing. It’s letting God do something.

Leaving the Tower, Sitting in the Storm

In my poem, I wrote:
“Or leave the tower—come and sit with us.”
Because sometimes, people don’t need a beacon from above—they need a warm body beside them. They need your presence more than your answers.

I had coffee with a friend who was wrestling with a complicated situation—one that made her feel torn between a budding relationship and her closeness with God. She was overwhelmed and uncertain. I didn’t try to fix it. I just listened. Offered her grace. Told her to pray for him, to stay open, and to remember we’re all protagonists in our own story—here to support each other, not control the plot.

She thanked me. Not because I gave her a perfect answer, but because I made room for what was already in her heart to come forward. And in that moment, I realized—that’s light-bearing.

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15
“Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is just show up.” – Brené Brown

Sometimes the deepest healing doesn’t come from advice. It comes from being seen.

A Calling Worth Carrying

This calling isn’t flashy.
It doesn’t always get applause.
Sometimes, it’s draining. But it’s worth it.

When you show kindness behind closed doors, when you intercede for others in prayer, when you choose silence instead of unsolicited advice—God sees it all.

“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you helped His people.” – Hebrews 6:10

We live in a world bruised by cynicism and loneliness. What it needs more than ever are people willing to reflect God’s light—grace-filled, empathetic, and steady.

You don’t have to be a floodlight. You don’t have to fix the whole world.

But if you shine—even just enough for one person to see the next step—you’re doing holy work.

“Be faithful in small things, because it is in them that your strength lies.” – Mother Teresa

Soul Insights

1. Your Presence Is a Gift.
You don’t need the perfect words or a step-by-step solution. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can offer is your full attention and quiet presence. Being there, really there, can speak louder than any advice. In those moments, your presence becomes a sanctuary for someone else’s storm.

2. Your Light Doesn’t Come From You.
You’re not meant to generate the light—you’re meant to reflect it. God is the source, and when you stay plugged into Him through prayer, rest, and trust, you’ll always have enough to shine. You don’t need to be strong all the time. You just need to stay connected.

3. Stillness Isn’t Weakness.
Stillness is often where the real strength is forged. It’s where God whispers, where clarity rises, and where your soul remembers what truly matters. In a world that screams “hustle,” choosing stillness is radical faith. It’s in the quiet that the loudest truths are heard.

4. You Deserve Refueling.
You cannot pour from an empty soul. Taking time to recharge—through scripture, silence, nature, or even laughter—is not selfish. It’s strategic. Even Jesus withdrew to pray. If He needed rest, so do you.

5. Shine Together, Not Alone.
You’re not the only one carrying the flame. Find others who walk with God, who understand the burden and beauty of this role. Encourage each other. Share your stories. When Light Bearers come together, the darkness doesn’t stand a chance.

Final Thoughts: Shine Anyway

If you’ve ever held someone’s pain, prayed for a friend, or created space for someone to breathe—you are a Light Bearer. And if you’re tired, let me remind you:

You don’t have to carry it all.
You just have to stay connected to the Source.

Don’t isolate yourself in the tower. God never asked you to do this alone. Find stillness. Find your people. Let God recharge your soul.

Because when your light flows from Him, it doesn’t flicker.

It blazes like the sun.

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