In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our calling and purpose. To live in the light of God‘s love. I’ve learned a few ways through trial and error to cultivate a deep relationship with God to allow His life to illuminate my path.
Our journey through life often leads us to crossroads. Either a path of light or darkness. Our choice is significant because it shapes our relationship with God and spiritual development.
The Bible is full of examples of people who chose to follow God‘s path. For example, Moses, who abandoned the riches of Egypt, to lead his people to freedom in Hebrews 11:24-26. Or Ruth, who chose to follow Naomi and her God despite uncertainty. (Ruth 1:16). their choices were not easy, nor were they without sacrifice, but they chose God’s light.
Choosing the path of Light.
Choosing God’s light is a leap of faith, it’s about trusting that His ways are better than ours (Isaiah 56:9).
Sometimes we choose early in life to follow God’s light, other times you do what I did. After I tried everything else and failed I chose to give God a try.
Choosing to follow God’s light is about believing that no matter how dark or difficult the path seems, His light will always guide us home (Psalm 119:105).
Building a spiritual community
God’s is light. His light not only guides us but also connects us. It fosters a connection with other believers, creating a spiritual community. Just as one candle can light many others without diminishing its light, God’s light within us can inspire and encourage others.
Having a spiritual community plays a vital role in our journey through life. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10-11 reminds us, “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow, but woe to him who is alone he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift Him up.” In times of doubt or struggle, our spiritual community lifts us, prays for us, and reminds us of God’s promises.
We can help this along by being transparent about our spiritual journey and sharing our victories and struggles. Doing this allows God’s light to shine in our lives. And serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement to others.
From sin to sanctification
Sin separates us from God. It darkens our spirit and prevents us from fully experiencing God’s grace and love. Thankfully, God’s love has the power to forgive all sin. 1 John 1:7 tells us, “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.”
Sanctification is not a one time event but an ongoing process. As we continually choose to walk in God’s light, we allow His truth to expose our sins and Hid grace to cleanse us. We learn to let go of our sinful habits and cultivate habits that are pleasing to Him.
Living in alignment with God’s nature
As we choose the path of light, we foster fellowship, listen, and allow God’s light to purify us, and we align our lives more closely with God’s nature. This alignment is the ultimate goal of our spiritual journey.
When we walk in the light, we are challenged to embody love, truth, and holiness daily. We can learn to love unconditionally, live truthfully, and strive for holiness in all we do.
This is a process and we shouldn’t aim for perfection but growth and transformation. It’s about becoming more like Jesus each day. Paul describes this process in 2 Corinthians 3:18, “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, and being transformed into His image with every increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.“
Walking in God’s light is a lifelong journey. It can be filled with challenges and obstacles, but it is also filled with abundant blessings and profound joy. Through it all we need to press on and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith.
“For in His light, we truly find our purpose, identity, and home.”
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