Back Porch Prisms and What They Mean to Me, Episode 2

(Here is a link to Back Porch Prisms, Episode 1 in case you missed it.)

Previously on Back Porch Prisms…

God put it on my heart to have a physical reminder of what He’s called me to embody – something I could see and hold and place where it would catch my attention. I asked Him to show me what that could be. Would you believe He answered me using words He gave me for the intro I wrote when I started my blog?

On my Site and Author Intro, I wrote: “My goal is to be a prism, casting the light of Jesus your way.”

I cannot describe the way I felt when I reread those words in my current context. I meant them when I wrote them, but they were an answer to my prayers when I read them again. They inspired me in a whole new way and my heart practically leapt out of my chest! I immediately set about creating my first Back Porch Prism.

What is a Back Porch Prism?

First, I obtained gorgeous, high-quality, cut-glass prisms. I attached them, with a few inches of handmade macramé twirls, to silver rings. I hung a couple from the windows of my house where the most sunlight comes in. Now, my wall or ceiling or floor (depending on the angle of the sun) explodes with color throughout the day.

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Left to right and top to bottom: My living room with a window prism, close up of the couch and wall, my view as I write my blog.

What They Mean to Me

When I see the augmented light, which shines through these prisms, my heart and face smile. Not only is it radiant, but it reminds me to let Jesus shine through me to people He loves. The other day, I looked at my husband and a rainbow from one of my prisms had alighted across the side of his face. It gave me extra motivation to serve him in that moment.

Next, I did something else… I made one to hang from my car’s rear-view mirror. Yikes! That makes things real for sure! All joking aside, I wanted to place these where they will mean the most and urge me toward Christlikeness. Having one in the car reminds me that God wants to bless other drivers through me.

I have had several requests from family and friends to make and sell these prisms. I’ve been doing so, and together, we are enjoying the tangible reminder to allow Jesus to position us, stretch us, and shine through us in the radiant way only He can.

What I’d Like to Do

What I’d like to do is make these Back Porch Prisms available to you too, my sweet friends. If any of you are like me, and could use a reminder to shine the beautiful light of Jesus in every direction, then I would love to make one for you. In fact, I’d love to make them for your family, your Bible Study group, or anyone else you think would enjoy their beauty and message.

We’re all called to shine the light of Jesus into whatever sphere of influence He’s given us. And I can not imagine a more joyful way to remember than with beautifully colored light scattered into the shadows! All glory to God!

Could you benefit from a reminder of what God can do with a person correctly aligned to shine His beautiful light?

Please use this link to learn more and to contact me if you’re interested, and we can work out the details.

These Back Porch Prisms mean so much to me because God is using them as object lessons to teach me. In my next post, I’ll share a few of the truths I’ve learned regarding prisms and my purpose. I pray that, by reading about it, you will be blessed as well!

God certainly uses us to push, encourage, and strengthen each other. You all will truly never know how much I appreciate you. May God richly bless each of you as you meet the challenges He brings, and shine His light on the people He puts around you!