They need work. Now. They moved, hoping for a new opportunity. But. Nothing has opened up. They're focused on their needs, wondering if anything will change, wanting life to work out, worrying about everything, wishing for a miracle, magic, or something to happen. They've imagined the worst case scenario, fearing they will lose everything, knowing it could be reality, if, something doesn't change. It's as if they live in the shadow of darkness, waiting for the day to begin, and life to get started again.
We fail to perceive the reality of the Light of God in the shadows of our circumstances.
Consider.
"In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." (John 1:4-5, NASB)
The darkness does not comprehend the Light within us. So. The darkness is unable to win. Ever. We get this concept when we enter a dark room and turn on a light . . . the darkness is gone, unable to exist in the Light. Transformation occurs when we intentionally walk out of the shadows of darkness into the light. But. When we make it a daily habit to allow the stuff to be front and center in our life, we have to take steps to break free.
So. We need to stop and see where we're at. Sometimes we don't see we've situated ourselves in the shadows of darkness. Anxiety, worry, and fear are key indicators we're walking in the shadows. When we admit where we're at and that we need help, the Spirit will not only empower us but guide us out of the shadows of darkness into the Light.
Learning to Kickstart the day moving out of the shadows of darkness into the Light,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
We fail to perceive the reality of the Light of God in the shadows of our circumstances.
The thing is . . . we either walk in the pathway of Light or in the shadows of the darkness. . . it's a choice.Loss, hardship, and suffering will give way to a season of hope, joy, and new beginnings when we intentionally and purposefully walk in the Light.
Consider.
"In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." (John 1:4-5, NASB)
The darkness does not comprehend the Light within us. So. The darkness is unable to win. Ever. We get this concept when we enter a dark room and turn on a light . . . the darkness is gone, unable to exist in the Light. Transformation occurs when we intentionally walk out of the shadows of darkness into the light. But. When we make it a daily habit to allow the stuff to be front and center in our life, we have to take steps to break free.
So. We need to stop and see where we're at. Sometimes we don't see we've situated ourselves in the shadows of darkness. Anxiety, worry, and fear are key indicators we're walking in the shadows. When we admit where we're at and that we need help, the Spirit will not only empower us but guide us out of the shadows of darkness into the Light.
Learning to Kickstart the day moving out of the shadows of darkness into the Light,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)