Star in His Kingdom

I wrote this piece while studying in Israel. I memorized and performed it at the Jerusalem Center's Winter 2014 Formal Talent Show. I love the symbolism that stars invoke. Remember you will always be a star in the Father's kingdom.   

Star in His Kingdom

I am a star in His kingdom. As a star I am part of His glorious creation. Though you cannot number the stars in the heavens each is distinct and individual, just as each of the Father’s children are unique and individual in a very on purpose sort of way. The Father doesn't make mistakes so don’t you dare, don’t you dare believe that you are one. He created me, and named me a masterpiece so I know I am exactly who He wanted me to be. I am a star in His kingdom.

Stars go through many stages and cycles, such as humans. A newborn star has so much potential, and I feel at this moment I have finally come alive. I am reborn this day, I know who I am and for what purpose I was formed. I am a star! in His kingdom.

A star’s potential is that of life. One day I will have my own solar system, and on one of those planets life will reside. I have the potential to create and sustain life. The Father created me for this purpose. I am a star in His kingdom. I have the glories of the heavens within me. And I can’t wait to let them out.

            I have a light I must bring to the world a light I cannot hide. Nor would I dare want to. Stars shine with a light from within. I have the light of Christ inside, which is what shines forth in me. Galaxies farther than I can comprehend will see my light and feel my influence. That is a responsibility I am not willing to shirk. I am a star in His kingdom. That is a privilege I am not willing to let go of. For what is a star that dies, but a destructive force to everything around it. I cannot create life if I do not shine. I cannot sustain that life if I do not shine brighter than the darkness.

            I am a star in His kingdom. I was created with a purpose. He knows me. He has numbered us all. He knows each star that has drifted or dimmed. He is calling you back. Take up your role as a light to the worlds, worlds without end. You are a star in His kingdom.

January 18, 2014