Light...it's all about light...and darkness.

 



Matthew 5:14.  
Jesus said:  
"You are the light of the world."

We aren't called to hide.   We aren't called to go with the crowd.   We are called to shine.

Jesus said...shine... He did not say to fit in.


John 15:18

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."

You see, when you turn on a light darkness hides.  Truth is, people don't like hearing the truth when it comes to pointing out something that we need to work on.   I don't.   Do you?

Darkness is sin.   Darkness is disobedience.  Darkness likes to stay in the dark.   Darkness is staying around those who agree with you.   

If you have "light" people who are in the dark don't wanna hang out with you.   Fact

I have to admit I have been both.   Darkness and light.   I have gone along with the crowd many times.   Or been in conversation that was just plain gossip.   I try very hard to catch myself and correct it ASAP.   I don't wanna be in the dark!   I am fearful of the dark!  


 

We aren't called to be liked.   We aren't called to make people feel great all the time if they are not in the right.  We aren't called to be popular.   We should be set apart...  Speaking truth and not getting sucked into gossip or drama etc.    When you are around someone who says something negative about someone else, remind yourself and them to look in the mirror.   We have all be on the place on the path that He would be disappointed.  Let's not criticize others for being where we have been and may be again.

Hebrews 11...check it out.   If the world or your friends (or who you thought were friends) reject you, you are in good company.


So!   Just shine.   Seems simple, huh?   It isn't.   HA HA.  UNLESS you constantly keep turning on the light switch.   What I mean is keep listening to encouraging songs, keep your mind focused on conversations throughout your day with Him.   HE is your friend and you can literally talk to Him about anything.    I find that each and every single time I have a worry (and I overanalyze stuff way too much) but, each and every single time I get myself all worked up and worry I do this:

1. Recognize most of the time, I was the one who caused the issue. Ask for forgiveness and do something different next time.

2. Turn on my favorite song: Still Waters and almost instantly I am centered again.

3. I just pray.   I simply say.   I have to give this to you Lord.   Yes, I probably have a part in this situation, but I wanna be free from this feeling.   So, get that devil behind me.

Amen and amen!


Keep shining.   God sees our light and darkness can NEVER PUT IT OUT.   The world seeks applause.   Heaven seeks obedience.

Choose wisely.



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