This song was written as a way to help our congregation celebrate getting into their first building. Light of Christ Church, where I serve spent 19 years meeting in schools before God miraculously provided us with our own building. (That's a whole story in and of itself and it really was a miracle of God.) Each Sunday after the Pastor's message we end our service with the benediction. The pastor has something he says and the congregation responds. Here is our benediction:
Pastor: And now let's go into the world to love and serve the Lord
Congregation: Shining the Light of Christ!
I could think of nothing better to build this song around than this statement we end with every week. I really believe God provided us with this song and I hope it is an encouragement and blessing to you as well. The lead sheet is below: