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You are the light of the world

Arise, Shine, and Be You

by GOD TV August 28, 2022

written by GOD TV

I want to tell you about an amazing story regarding my wife. Her name is Naomi, and she used to work at Whole Foods. Before I tell you the story about her, I just want to share the scripture in Isaiah 60:1. It says, “Arise and shine for your light has come.” And then Jesus in the gospels, He says that if you’re following Him, you are a city on a hill, you are the light of the world. And so we’re meant to shine.

My wife, Naomi worked at this place called Whole Foods and she was a cake decorator. And when she got hired, her boss found out that she was a Christian and he warned her, “Hey, I just want you to know everyone in here, they’re not Christian, there’s some atheists, some anti-Christians. Most of us are Democrats or something.” And, she was working with people that a lot of folks in our world, if you’re a Christian, they tell you to like be careful. And my wife, as her boss was telling her this was like, “Yeah, okay, that’s fine. I can work here.” So she worked there for months and close to a year. And, she didn’t go to work and try to tell people about Jesus. She didn’t go to work and tell them that they were wrong or try to fix their lifestyles. She just went to work and she worked hard. She decorated her cakes and when conversations would arise, she would just talk about whatever the situation was and share her heart. And she did this for months.

One of the most profound things her coworkers learned about her was that she didn’t have sex until our wedding night. And they were just like, “What? Are you serious?” This is mind blowing to them. On one particular day, she was working with one of her coworkers and they were having another discussion and her coworker stopped in the middle of their work and in the middle of their discussion, and she looked at my wife and she said, “Naomi, I want to tell you something, you are the healthiest person I’ve ever met.” Now I want to remind you, this is not in a church. This is not a Christian telling a Christian that. This is a non-Christian, a non-believer, maybe atheist, telling my Christian wife, “You’re the healthiest person I’ve ever met in my life.”

And this is what I get from that story. We are meant to bear the fruit of Christ, not so that we can flaunt it, but so that the world can see it and taste it and see it. And my wife in that moment was a city on a hill, the light of the world. She was arising and shining, because the light of the world was shining through her.

And so I want to release a grace and an ease over you today to just be you in your skin and let Jesus shine through you. So Lord, I just thank you for anyone who’s watching this right now, and I ask, Lord, for the same grace that’s on my wife to walk with you to be released upon them. And that they would know that they can arise and shine, that they can be a city on a hill, the light of the world, and that they don’t have to try to do that, they are that. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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Called To Thrive

by GOD TV June 29, 2022

written by GOD TV

You know, I myself have found that there are times that I allow myself to just live at status quo, to live day-to-day, to just kind of make it instead of thrive. And God’s not called me to be a person to just let it happen. He’s called me to conquer. He’s called me to take ground. He’s called me to thrive in life. I’m called to be the light in the darkness, not just a dim reflection of something. And I feel like that so much of our identity is wrapped up in what we’re accomplishing instead of who we are. God sees you exactly the way He designed you. And from that, you’re supposed to thrive.

You’re supposed to actually be something so bright that not only in the darkness are you seen, but even in the light of the day, you shine brightly. Why? Because there’s a source of power, there’s a source of purpose, there’s an identity inside you that is so bright, it attracts even those that think they’re walking in light. You’ve been called to be something that attracts the world. See, we sometimes get so afraid that, oh, I don’t want to be of the world. Don’t be of the world, but be in it. Be in the world and a place to where you are so attractive, the world says, “I have to have what you have, because what I have is mundane. It’s status quo. It’s what the person on my left and right have.” It’s not that I want to be better than someone, but I want the best of what’s available to me.

And God’s called you to live your best life. Not to live what’s average, not to live with status quo, not to just make it day to day. If you haven’t actually got vision for the next year, the next five years of your life, go to God and say, “God, give me purpose. Give me identity, give me destiny, put something in front of me that I have to go after, because I don’t want to be the person I am today in a year in five years, because you’ve called me to be so much more.”

So Father, I just pray right now that we would get stirred up with the purpose, the identity, just the life that you’ve called us to God. That there would be something so powerful inside of us that just shakes us out of our place of complacency and drives us to this place of fervent prayer, fervent desire for you and something that attracts the world, something that brings people in that says I have to have what you have because I need what you’re living in. So Father, I bless everyone right now to just step up into the next of their life, to move forward into purpose and to come from a place of identity that is unshakeable, because it’s been given by you. And I just bless you right now in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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It’s Your Time To Shine

by Deborah Manchac January 24, 2022

written by Deborah Manchac

You have been waiting for your moment – that moment when you get to finally step into your destiny. Maybe you’re coming from a long journey of healing from your past or working hard towards the future. No matter where you came from or where you may find yourself, deep inside you feel the pull of your God-given destiny. You feel the pull to shine.

Are you a humble dreamer? Though being humble and quietly waiting is a beautiful and much needed attribute to have; for many the season of waiting is coming to a close and the season of ‘stepping into the spotlight is quickly approaching. The truth is that even though we think we’re prepared in this long journey of waiting; when the spotlight turns on and point towards us all of a sudden we don’t feel ready. Today is the day you hear the truth about who you are and why you are. After hearing this message, you will see with your own eyes that it’s time to step into the spotlight and that you belong there more than you know.

A Letter From God: It’s Your Time To Shine

“Get comfortable in the spotlight because that is where I reside.

Not as the world gives it (artificial light) but as I give it (John 4:27).

Not a spotlight to glorify yourself but get comfortable to be put on the “spot” through MY light.

My light is pure, good and so forgiving.

Like how in pictures the right light will actually HIDE your flaws and enhance your strengths and beauty so will mine.

Just because I call you to the “spotlight” doesn’t mean your weaknesses will be exposed. You’re actually being enhanced by My perfection.

That’s why you need to stay under MY spotlight and not chase after what the world is offering.

The longer you stay in My light, the more you’ll absorb it and when you absorb light you BECOME it.

And when you become it then you can share it and give it.

Then will your spotlight grow and you can share with others how it’s safe to stand in it; to stand in Me.

And in due time you will become a spotlight where others can reside because you have absorbed all of who I Am.

Where ever you go the light will follow. Now no matter where you decide to venture you know WHO and WHO’S you are.

Where now nothing can easily dim or hide you.

You, my child, were created to be a lamp that is to be on display! Not hidden beneath but glowing above for all to see (Matthew 5:15-16).

If you wish to hide then please hide in My light. I know who you are and I will always remind you of who that is.

My light is a safe place.

I urge you to get to know Me because when you do you will no longer have anything or anyone to fear.

Who has woken up on a bright sunny day and cursed the sun for who it is in their life and what it does for the earth?

No one! And even if it were to happen, the sun will not change or go away for anyone. Even if the bright morning star were to be cursed or hated it will continue to shine and be what it was created to be UNAPOLOGETICALLY.

In the end we all benefit from the sun staying firm in who it is.

So the same with you…

UNAPOLOGETICALLY step in to the light.

Be bold and courageous! (Joshua 1:9)

Even if who you are seems “too much” for others, do not change but EMBRACE your bright sun rays.

In the end not only will you benefit from staying true to you but ALL will reap from the fruit you will produce by letting the light shine on your roots. The root of who you are.

Step Into The Spotlight.”

– The ‘Son’ of God

Let The Fire Burn Bright

To have true freedom in ourselves one must let go of all we control, even the good. Yes, even the good things that seem to justify you holding onto it for dear life. Things like; our talents, gifts, jobs, abilities…and even people. Some of these things can actually hold us back from stepping into the spotlight because we begin to depend on our abilities or things we have around us. This can then, lead to us not following God’s lead because we are trying to perfect what we can do. So we stay on the sidelines perfecting our craft, needing more validation and waiting to feel worthy or “ready.” This stems from the fear of man and failure. Let His light be in charge of the bright burning fire inside of you.

This fire is good. It’s the fire of new beginnings. It’s ok if some do not understand. It’s normal for people to feel uncomfortable around fire. That’s because control can no longer exist where the fire is. It will all be consumed by the power of its flames. Only what is true will stay intact. And He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). All you need is Him to become and do the wonderful things He’s called you to do.

At the end of the day, that is what you are to be wherever you go; a roaring consuming fire that will bring everything back to holiness and purity. That is what people are in need of and are crying out for.

Real authentic change that only could survive true fire and that is your light!

Shine strong in the midst of darkness even if you feel you’re the only one. Because you will see the change in you and in others around you. When you trust Him with your small flames He will honor you and lift you up in front of many for His glory.

So I dare you.

Step into the Spotlight. Let His love consume you and your life will be a wildfire no one can stop.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:14-16

-Deborah Liza

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More encouragement here: ARE YOU WAITING FOR THE DREAMS GOD’S GIVEN YOU TO HAPPEN?

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