From Darkness to Light: The Unforgettable Journey of Faith Transformation
Leviticus 22-23; Acts 2; Psalm 126
Do you remember how lost you were when God found you? Do you remember how dark it was when His light broke into your pain?
Somehow, after years of living in the light, we forget. We forget where we were. We forget that we didn’t bring one good thing to the table.
And sometimes, I think it’s for the best! I want to look at God, remember His words, and consider Him. I want my life to center around His goodness, not my years of living in torment and pain.
But the thing is, He did come for me.
And He came for you.
And when we remember, when we consider the journey over the years, we can’t help but swell up with gratitude, love, and joy!
He did it once. And He will keep doing it! He brings us from glory to glory. Our journey is from light to light.
Let’s remember. And let’s rejoice.
Carrying our seed, let’s remember and rejoice!
Psalm 126: 1 It was like a dream come true when You freed us from our bondage and brought us back to Zion! 2 We laughed and laughed and overflowed with gladness. We were left shouting for joy and singing Your praise. All the nations saw it and joined in, saying, “The Lord has done great miracles for them!” 3 Yes, He did mighty miracles, and we are overjoyed! 4 Now, Lord, do it again! Restore us to our former glory! May streams of Your refreshing flow over us until our dry hearts are drenched again. 5 Those who sow their tears as seeds will reap a harvest with joyful shouts of glee. 6 They may weep as they go out, carrying their seed to sow, but they will return with joyful laughter and shouting with gladness as they bring back armloads of blessing and a harvest overflowing!
Deepening Faith: Reflective Journal Prompts
- Reflect on a time when you felt lost or in darkness before experiencing God’s light. How did that transformation affect your relationship with Him and your perspective on life?
- Consider the moments you’ve forgotten where you were before God intervened in your life. How can remembering these moments enhance your gratitude towards God’s grace and mercy?
- Write about a specific instance where you saw God’s goodness replace a period of torment or pain in your life. How does focusing on His goodness rather than your past struggles change your daily walk with Him?
- God promises to bring us from glory to glory and from light to light. Reflect on your spiritual journey so far. How have you seen this promise manifest in your life over the years?
- Psalm 126 speaks of sowing in tears and reaping with shouts of joy. Can you identify a “sowing in tears” season in your life that later led to a “reaping with joy”? Describe this transformation and the harvest you experienced.
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