I can remember a time in my spiritual walk when I felt that
simply going to church and carrying the title “Christian” was simply enough. I mean, I made a life changing decision to be "saved" but little did I know or truly understand exactly
what that meant. Growing up in a Christian
home; I saw my parents go to church often, pray and read their bible regularly,
but I thought that was something older saints did.
Being a new age or contemporary Christian, I didn’t know the grave
positive impact those simple things had on the life of a believer!
I want to talk to you all today about becoming a woman of
light! Some maybe asking, what in the world
does that mean? How can I be a woman of
light? Well, I am glad you either asked
or pondered on it because I want to let you in on a little secret. Being a woman of light is simply, understanding
who you are in Christ and willingly and obediently carrying out God’s mission
for your life. Yes, that does mean
letting go of some old habits, unhealthy relationships, ungodly or
misappropriated ways and much more. To
become a woman of light there are some life changing decisions that you have to
make – much like the one that you made when you initially gave your life to
God.
I know sacrificing things and people that you are accustomed
to doing or having around can be quite difficult. In fact, it can outright be unbearable if you are not able to readjust and reposition your lives and relationships in a godly
fashion. I am currently reading a book entitled
“The People Factor” by Van Moody. In
this book, Moody talks about the purpose of healthy relationships and how at
times; letting go or repositioning your place in certain relationships is
necessary in order for you to live a God filled life or in other words be woman
of light. I want to challenge you on
today to take a glimpse at your life and the relationships you are currently
apart of and ask yourself, do these things represent the light of Christ? Do your decisions and relationships draw you
closer to Christ or away from Him? Do your
decisions and relationships represent Christ or the devil and do your decisions
and relationships bring out the best in you or the worst out of you?
It is important that you not only answer these questions but
answer them honestly and be ready to reposition your place in life and in your
current relationships if that is what it takes for you to become a woman of light. I would like to leave you with
this. On your journey of becoming a
woman of light, know that you will run into obstacles, face countless
challenges and be confronted with all kind of adversity. Why? Because, the devil does not want you to
become a woman of light (to live a God centered life). He doesn’t mind you declaring that you are
saved but when you actually start living a saved life; he can’t stand it. When you make a conscious decision to put
away the deeds (acts) of darkness (the world) and put on the armor of the light
(following Christ); the devil knows that you mean business (God’s business that
is) – and he will try everything in his limited power to stop you, cause you to
be fearful, frustrate you and ultimately destroy you!! I want to encourage you right here, right now
to not only declare your salvation but to make a profound declaration that
starting today, your light will no longer be hidden and you will be a woman of light!
~Treal
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