July 27, 2017 www.PositiveChristianity.org presents Positive Daily Inspiration THE INVISIBLE MAN “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 In the 1950s there was a television show that I loved to watch as a child, "The Invisible Man." As a child I used to wish that I could be like him coming and going as I wished without being seen. However invisibility as an adult is not a desirable feature. The person that fades into the woodwork is usually not a happy person. We all want to be noticed, as well as respected by others. I have known many people that self-described themselves as wallflowers, chameleons that could camouflage themselves, especially at parties so no one would notice them. I have counseled many, and most were very lonely. There will be times when you are in new surroundings, making new friends, are facing new experiences that can be quite uncomfortable for you. The natural tendency is to hide. Know that God is with you. Do not be reluctant to face these times or the new people you will meet. I'm going to put my positive affirmation for today in the body of this piece: "I am wanted here. People are lonely and need me." This changes everything. You are not looking to get, you are looking to give, and how needed you are wherever you are. You look at every stranger as an opportunity to befriend. You plant seeds of friendship, not expecting anything back. You realize people are shy and it will take time to develop trust and relationships. You have the power within you that allows you to conquer any fear and meet all changes with confidence. You pray for God given, God empowered visibility. This inner strength comes from the power of God that abides within you. You care about yourself. People care about people that care for themselves. By stilling your thoughts and turning your attention God-ward, you call forth courage and strength to overcome invisibility. When facing your fears you quietly affirm: There is but One presence and One power in the universe -- God, the good, omnipotent. That is the beauty of this teaching, you do not have to rely upon your own power - you rely upon the One power of God to come through you. This all-powerful, all-knowing, all loving presence fills you with peace and blesses you with more confidence than you have ever known. People need you, but in order to have your help they need to be able to find you. Renewed by your faith and secure in God's love you meet each new person and each new experience with visible confidence. You are no longer afraid to be seen. You let your light shine to the glory of God. POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER: Dear God, today I pray for visibility, I pray that I am seen, and I make the place where I am seen a better place because I have shined Your light through me on to those nearby. I pray that I brighten my world and those in it. POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION: "I am wanted here. People are lonely and need me." POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller POSITIVE DAILY INSPIRATION TELEVISION CHANNEL - free service http://www.youtube.com/PositiveChristianity POSITIVE PRAYER TELEVISION CHANNEL - free service http://www.youtube.com/prayerAmerica POSITIVE MEDITATION TELEVISION CHANNEL - free service http://www.youtube.com/PositiveChurch NEED PRAYER? Reply - Positive Christianity will start praying with you, daily, for an entire month. There Is Never a Charge for Prayer. FREE Encyclopedia of Prayers: http://www.positivechristianity.org/prayersearch.php FREE Positive Daily Inspiration is available by Facebook, in our homepage archives, or Get Positive Daily Inspiration direct in your email inbox every morning. Text POSITIVEMINISTRY to 22828 to easy, free subscribe. Donating – we sincerely bless you in prayer for your willingness to give back: Instant online donation: http://www.positivechristianity.org/donatepc.htm By mail: Positive Christianity Box 7993 Woodlands, TX 77380 GOD BLESS YOU, Christopher Ian Chenoweth Reply - if you have a prayer need, Positive Christianity will pray with you daily, for an entire month. There Is Never a Charge for Prayer. GOD BLESS YOU, Make It a Great Day !_______Christopher Ian Chenoweth