Glimmer

So, "glimmer".  Why am I writing a post about it?  As I was reading through emails and Facebook posts this morning, this word "glimmer" just came to mind.  As I continued to read, my mind began to wander, and I began to ponder what it means to glimmer.  By definition, to glimmer is to shine with a faint light - the kind of light from a candle.  A glimmer can also be a flash of light or the faint hope or possibility of something.  Gleam, on the other hand, means to shine brightly like a star or a light. I don't think I wan to gleam, as I prefer not to be in the spotlight, but I would like to be a glimmer of light to those around me.

So, do I glimmer?  Do I shine?  Am I a flash of light, a faint hope, or a possibility of something to come to those around me?  I hope so.  I want to shine - to be a good wife and mother, to be good at my job, to be a good friend, daughter, co-worker, servant, etc. - but I don't like to be the center of attention.  Now that does not always mean that I want to be on the sidelines or that I'm not occasionally envious of those in the limelight - after all, I am a bit competitive, and there have been a few times in my life when I have gleamed.  But for the most part, I prefer to glimmer.  I would rather be working/observing away from the forefront.  This is more my comfort zone.

I hope that I glimmer.  I hope that I am a faint light of hope and possibilities to those around me.  I hope that I glimmer brightly enough to be noticed and to catch the attention of others in a positive way.  Brightly enough to make a difference, but not so bright that it becomes all about me.  I want to be a hope or a possibility of something to come for those seeking God, love, comfort, peace, companionship, friendship, answers, prayer, ... and more.  I think I have more to ponder on this thought, on this notion of "glimmering", and I am excited to see what I will discover.