Let There Be Light

God's first words were, "let there be light." from the very beginning, God separated light and darkness. not just physical, but spiritual. 1 john 1:5 says "God is light. in Him there is no darkness." Jesus also said, "I am the light of the world. he who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." so, God is light. Jesus is light. what about us? what are we to do? ephesians 5:8 clarifies, "walk as children of Light." 1 peter 1:16 says, "be holy (separated), for I am holy (separated)." we are called to be holy, separated from darkness, letting our light shine. why? "that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (matthew 5:16) and "that you may proclaim His praises!" (1 peter 2:9) how will i proclaim His praises today?

It's Offical

i'm going to sudan! i can't believe it myself. i'm constantly reminded that God's ways are not my own. a month ago, i was informed of an opportunity to go to sudan for 3 months with world harvest mission. a missionary family was in need of a teacher willing to come home school their children. sounds crazy right? but the Lord was preparing my heart months before this. preparing me for change. preparing me to step out in faith. before i even heard about this opportunity, the Lord told me it would be ok. not to say it has been an easy process. but God has given me a peace that can only come from knowing i am in His will. i continue to take things one step at a time, asking God to direct my every move. moses pleaded with God saying, "show me Your way, that i may know You and that i may find grace in Your sight...if Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here." that is my prayer.