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Weekly Pursuit 23 - Shine

Published 8 days ago • 2 min read

WEEKLY PURSUIT with Ryan

Helping you pursue God, people, and purpose - one step at a time.

Hey friend,

You don’t have to stand on a stage to make a difference. You just have to be willing to shine where God has placed you.

Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14)

Notice He didn’t say you might become the light someday. He said you are the light. If you belong to Jesus, His light is already at work in you. The question is whether the people around you can see it.

Your workplace. Your classroom. Your home. The checkout line. The conversation nobody else wants to have. The person who feels overlooked. The friend who’s having a hard week.

These aren’t interruptions to your mission. They’re opportunities to live it out.

And here’s the challenge: What if you stopped waiting for the perfect opportunity to make a difference and started paying attention to the opportunities God has already put in front of you?

You don’t have to preach a sermon or have all the right words. Sometimes shining the light of Jesus looks like choosing patience when you’re frustrated. Showing kindness when it isn’t returned. Listening when someone needs to be heard. Speaking hope when everyone else is speaking negativity. Or simply being the person who notices someone everyone else walks past.

You never know what God might do through one small act of obedience.

So this week, don’t just go through your routine. Go with a mission. Ask God to help you see people the way He sees them, and then do something about it. Let your words, your attitude, and your actions point people toward Jesus.

You might be the closest someone gets to seeing Jesus today. Make it count.

Praying,
Ryan

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)

Weekly Resources

Faith in the Pit

Faith It | Week 2

In Week 2 of Faith It, we explore the story of Joseph in and the moment his life takes a dramatic turn. What started with a God-given dream quickly leads to betrayal, rejection, and a pit. Joseph's story reminds us that sometimes the road to God's purpose takes us through places we never wanted to go.

Rooted Influence

by Ryan Lutz

I'd really appreciate if you took some time to read my book, Rooted Influence. Part leadership book, part story, and completely honest, Rooted Influence is for the the leader at any level, in any industry, at any stage of life, who knows something needs to change but is not sure where to start.

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Ryan Lutz

Pursue God. Pursue People. Pursue Purpose.

I’m a pastor, author, speaker, and coach passionate about helping people pursue God, pursue people, and pursue purpose. I get to serve in the local church while also working with teams, leaders, and athletes to grow in faith and leadership. Whether I’m preaching, writing, or having a conversation over coffee, my heart is to help people take their next step with Jesus and live with intentional impact.

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