This Little Light of Mine

It feels only right to kick off the first blog of the new year by sharing the story behind "A Light of Truth." Hi, I’m Jena! I’m 27 years old and, like most people, I’ve been navigating the twists and turns of life the best I can. Along the way, I’ve faced my fair share of challenges and dark times.

I was born and raised Christian, but I’ll be honest—there were times I didn’t truly believe. For what felt like the longest time, I was lost in the shadows of this world. Let’s face it, life can be overwhelming, and even though many of us grew up singing, “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,” there were countless moments when I hid my light away.

But here’s the beautiful part: God, in the way only He can, pulled me back. And thank goodness He did because I wouldn’t be who I am today without Him.

So, this first post is all about that light—that little light we’re called to let shine.

Before today, A Light of Truth didn’t exist. But like so many moments in life, I felt called to step up, to act, rather than stand back and wait for the world to shape itself around me. This idea came to life after countless times of feeling lost and overwhelmed, when I would turn to my faith and search for something deeper—something more than what was readily available.

I longed for a space where women could journey together through the practices of Christianity and faith. I dreamed of a Bible study where I could share my hard truths, pray in community, and grow with others. I wanted a guide—a template—to help me better understand what God was calling me to read and reflect on.

Now, don’t get me wrong—it’s 2025, and there’s no shortage of Bible apps, studies, and churches out there. But after searching and trying over and over again, I just couldn’t find what truly resonated with me.

That’s why A Light of Truth is designed to be exactly what you need it to be: today’s truths illuminated by the timeless light of Scripture.

I’m not a perfect follower of God. I’ve wandered, I’ve stumbled, and I’ve made mistakes. But through it all, I’ve refused to let the darkness extinguish my light. Instead, I’m rewriting my story.

And today’s study? It’s about that little light of mine—one that feels anything but small. This light stands for actively sharing your gifts, good deeds, and faith with the world. It’s a beacon of hope, a reminder that we each have the power to shine brightly, no matter how tough things get.

I’m sharing my story because I want you to see that even in life’s hardest moments—through pain, heartbreak, and challenges—our lights have purpose.

For years, I worked corporate jobs that left me questioning my values. I participated in activities that didn’t honor my faith. I lost hope, surrounded by people who drained my light rather than nurtured it. I even hardened my heart, thinking that was the only way to survive.

But here’s the truth: God doesn’t want hardened hearts. He wants tender ones. He wants us to persevere, to lean into His light, and to let it shine.

The Bible tells us again and again that our hearts matter deeply to God:

• “Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 36:26
• “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” – Proverbs 4:23
• “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8

Even when darkness tries to pull us in, there is strength in our little lights. Like the child within us that we carefully nurture as we grow, our light is something to protect and let shine. It’s a reflection of our inner faith and our connection to God.

The Bible teaches us that with pure and tender hearts, we are capable of amazing things:

• “But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word with a good and virtuous heart, and hold it firmly, and produce fruit with perseverance.” – Luke 8:15

With God’s word as our foundation, we can persevere—successfully, joyfully, and brightly. So let your light shine…and shine…and shine!