Soul Shine

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

“Let your soul shine” was a quote I saw on a wall calendar.  I googled it and learned that “Soulshine” is a song written by Warren Haynes. It was originally recorded by Larry McCray on his 1993 album, “Delta Hurricane.”  It is famously known by the recording that Haynes’ band, The Allman Brothers Band, released on their 1994 album, “Where it All Begins.”  Gregg Allman sang lead vocals. The title, “Soulshine” originates from Hayne’s nickname, given by his father.

A few of the song’s words are quoted here:

“When you can’t find the light

That got you through the cloudy days.
   
He (daddy) used to say, soul shine,

It’s better than sunshine,

It’s better than moonshine.

You gotta let your soul shine,

Shine till the break of day.”

I recall a song we sang at church camps:

“Rise, Shine, Give God your glory, glory. (repeat)

Rise and shine, and give God your glory, glory,

Children of the Lord.”

How will we let our soul shine reflecting God’s love this day, this week, this year?

Prayer: God, remind us to let our soul shine in response to your love for us. Amen.

Lois Poppe