Related: 111 Bible Quotes and Inspirational Scripture 33. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Jesus Christ, the light of the world, left us on earth to bear witness to the Light so that darkness may be banished from our world. We must not disappoint Him in this assignment. He said:Matthew 5:14 ...

Matthew 5: 14-16“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 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.

Read our latest issue or browse back issues. Other Christians make the reasonable point that the Bible—our primary text, shared across time and tradition—should be the norm for liturgical language.

Some days it is a downright struggle to find light in this world. The polarization in our country, ongoing unrest in Israel and Gaza, mass shootings or a sick loved one all dim our outlook on life.

I don’t think there is a more wrenching passage in all of Scripture than Christ’s words today: “This is the verdict, that the light came into the world but people preferred darkness to light ...

And the reason is that the source of love is God, whom the Bible says is love. For more info: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, The Episcopal Church Story produced by Julie Kracov. Editor: Carol Ross.

Throughout the series, “Look for the light” is a slogan graffitied on walls, often alongside a firefly image. As a theologian, I interpret this “light” as life, justice and the belief in God.