Showing posts with label dark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dark. Show all posts
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Even in darkness...
"Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life." "
John 8:12 NASB
Even the darkness will be light-filled for those of us that follow Jesus. Yes, even in dark times, we will have the light to move forward in victory; even in the toughest of times, we will have a smooth road to travel upon.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Embrace the darkness
“When I sit in darkness the Lord will be a light to me.”
Micah 7:8
Darkness is our opportunity to see the Light of Christ shine through. Therefore, embrace the darkness, pain, and fear, because the bright light of Jesus is about to burst into your life!
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Endure
"As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."
Genesis 8:22
Endure the trials and pains and rely completely on Jesus, for to live life to the utmost is to endure the troubles and pains of the world, as well as to enjoy the good blessings and abundances given to you. Therefore, whether we like it or not - good and bad, the world keeps turning, and if we want to live to the fullest we must decide to turn with it.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Look who's knocking
"If you had done the right thing, you would be smiling. But you did the wrong thing, and now sin is waiting to attack you like a lion. Sin wants to destroy you,
but don't let it! "
Genesis 4:7 CEV
When we sin, we immediately open the door to Satan and all of his glory. Therefore, when we sin (and we all sin), then we must immediately - IMMEDIATELY- turn to God: repent, release, reform, and restore our hearts to Him. In doing so we will heal our conscience, cleanse ourselves of ungodliness, and refresh our darkened souls; we will slam the door in Satan's face and our strength will be restored, enabling us to move forward, stronger than ever, for the goodness and glory of God.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Whether light or dark, your heart shines through
“Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is fuel of darkness…”
Luke 11:34-36
Your eyes are the gateway to your heart… whether light or dark, your heart shines through as such. Therefore, be one that shines from within ever-so-brightly for all this dark world to see.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Freedom and light: LIFE
“… He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness.”
-Titus 2:14
Freedom and light – LIFE – comes when you accept Jesus and all of his glory.
However, on the flip side, deceit, darkness - DEATH – comes when you accept the world and all its hideousness.
However, on the flip side, deceit, darkness - DEATH – comes when you accept the world and all its hideousness.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Rise up!
“I’m sending you off to open the eyes of the outsiders so they can see the difference between dark and light, and choose light, see the difference between Satan and God, and choose God…” Acts 26:17-18 MSG
If you are reading this, there is a reason: You are called, by God, to be a difference maker; to help him shed light in the darkness – a dark world, a dark soul; to help him repair the hearts of the broken hearted; to help bring the lost to him. Yes, you ARE called!!
Therefore, rise up and decide to help - today and forevermore! You are his child, you are gifted, you are anointed, you shine with his glory, and you have been given the favor; you are God’s hands and feet! Now go out and be amazing for others!
Help God help the world!!
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Time for a clean break
“Dear friends, let’s make a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without. Let’s make our entire lives fit and holy temples for the worship of God.”
– 2 Corinthians 7:1 MSG
Time for some cleaning – deep and thorough – inside and out! It is time to clean up what we are allowing in our lives; it is time to take back the control that has been given to us by God.
First, and foremost, is the inside: Decide, right now, what you are going to allow into your heart, mind, body and spirit. Is it going to be God or man?
As well, take control over your health, which means, take control of what you allow to be fed inside your body. Is it beneficial to your health, or is it not? If not, get rid of it! Period!
Secondly, the outside: Decide who and what you are going to allow into your world. Are you going to allow a dark world and dark people to influence your mind, or are you going to take a stand and separate yourself enough so that you do not fall into their wayward blues and blahs?
Friends, God has given us all control over the powerful forces of the darkness, so use it for yourself. Dress, daily, with God’s armor, and never, ever, forget that God is for you, no one can stand against you, and no devil of hell can overtake you if you don’t allow it – in the name of Jesus accept it, and move forward to the victories that await you.
Be blessed.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Forget the past - it's over and done with
“Let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back…” Hebrews 12:1 (LB)
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” Isaiah 43:18 (NIV
“Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead…” Philippians 3:13 (NLT)
As we can read, the Word of God clearly wants us to put the past behind us and move forward with our lives. Therefore, if you are, in any way, stuck (frustrated, hurt, angry, depressed, dark, lonely, rejected, hopeless, discouraged, etc.,) then heeding the verses above is of the utmost importance! The past, whether good or bad, can be looked at as stepping stones, learning curves, and blessing builders for a great future ahead. So, although it may be difficult at first, change your mind and focus toward your future and know that the past happened just as it was supposed to happen; for if you wouldn’t have experienced what you did, you wouldn’t have the necessary experience to become the great person of God that you were called to be.
My friend, God loves you and he has a great plan allotted just for you.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Spread the love of God
"What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim up on the housetops." Matthew 10:27 AMP
When Jesus speaks to you, tell somebody, share his news. You are a channel for Him to share his good news, his love, his kind words, his encouragement, and your faith.
So speak when prompted by the Spirit...
someone needs to hear it.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Jesus is right in front of you.
Jesus said,
"Your looking right at me and you don't see me..." John 8:19 MSG
Are you wondering where Jesus is? Wondering why Jesus isn't showing up in your life, your circumstance, your heartache, your pain? If so, it is very important that you ask yourself if you've not opened your eyes (your eyes of faith; the eyes of your heart; flipped on the light-switch to your soul) wide enough to see him; because, as a child of God, without a doubt, He IS right in front of you.
Therefore, whatever the situation you face right now, no matter how bad your circumstance may be, it is time to wipe the sleep from your eyes (the eyes of your heart and soul) and look... really look. Jesus is right in front of you, you are staring at him, and if you will open your eyes of faith, you will see him. The Light is right in front of you.
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Monday, June 5, 2017
Let’s live Jesus out loud and proud!
“… God at the bush said to Moses, ‘I am – not was… The living God is God of the living, not the dead…” Mark 12:24-27 MSG
God IS ALIVE!
Look around. Every living being, creature, and creation are alive because God IS alive! Therefore, as believers, we need to start living like we are alive; not down, dark, mopey human-beings, barely making our way through this life of ours.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, let’s wake up and fill this dark world with life, beautiful life, filled with Christ’s glory. We only get this one shot, so let’s embrace it - not waste it!
Let’s live Jesus out loud and proud!
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Grow up! You are Kingdom subjects!
"... I'm putting you on a light stand... shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God...In a word... Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity...generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you." Matthew 5:14-16, 48 MSG
God has put you here to shine for the world. Therefore, if you live like a dark, cold, arrogant, mean person, then it is time for you to GROW UP! You are God's child! So, get off you pity-pot of life and start to live like it. Live a life that others won't want to forget.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Your prayers are heard
"... From the belly of the grave I cried, 'Help!'
You heard my cry... you pulled me up from that grave alive,
O God, my God!
... My prayer got through to you, made it all the way to your holy temple!..."
Jonah 2:1-9 MSG
My friend, God hears your cry.
Wait on Him.
Pray and believe: His rescue is upon you!
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