*TODAY’S REFLECTION* Jesus proclaims to the crowds that they are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. He doesn’t say, “Someday in the future, you will be the salt of the earth.” And he doesn’t say, “If you do everything I teach you, you will be the light of the world.” The crowd might have come to hear about God’s blessings, but instead they received an assignment, a job to be done: be salt and light. Jesus tells them that, just as salt season’s food and light brightens the darkness, they are to be disciples to make a difference! They are to add spice, flavor and vitality to life. Let your light shine. Uncover the lamp you have hidden. Respond to God’s love and goodness in word and deed. Equip us, O God, to be light and salt in the world. *PERSONAL DEVOTIONAL* "Don't be ashamed in confessing your sins; There is no point in trying to stop a river from flowing" Sirach 5:26 - Make a prayer of repentance from the depth of your heart. - Pray for our hearts to be softened towards one another, so that we can give and receive forgiveness readily within our families, churches and communities. - Pray that God will help us to seek ways to bring reconciliation where there is estrangement, restoration where there is brokenness, and comfort where there is mourning. *Let Us Pray,* O Lord, I am weak and broken, surrounded on all sides by corruption and perversion. Lord have mercy on me: protect me from my enemies who devour me, and guide me in the way of perfection. No matter what happens to me, whether it be an attack or a seduction, may my love for you protect me from falling into sin. May I live a holy life no matter what others do around me – Amen *Memory Verse: Isaiah 55:1, 2*