You are the light of the world Archives

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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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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