where the light is

Taped on my computer in my office is a reminder that I must force my eyes to see each day.  Some days, I avoid ALL eye contact if possible…conviction is not a pleasant experience.  Written on this 3×5 card are the results of sin found in scripture.  Each day I am faced with decision after decision…to obey or not to obey is often the question.  Allow me to share the wisdom found on my index card, wisdom found in Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book “Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets them Free.”

Sin Steals Joy-Psalm 51:2

Sin Removes Confidence-1John 3:19-21

Sin Brings Guilt-Psalm 51:3

Sin gives Satan the upper hand-2 Cor. 2:9-11

Sin quenches God’s Spirit-1 Thes. 5:19

Sin brings physical damage-Psalm 38:1-11; 31:10

Sin causes ache in the soul-Psalm 32:3-4

Sin breaks God’s heart-Ephesians 4:30

Sin opens the door to other sins-Isaiah 30:1

Sin breaks fellowship with God-Isaiah 59:1-2

Sin produces fear-Proverbs 28:1

Sin makes ME its slave-John 8:34; Romans 6:16

I have found myself wandering aimlessly through Las Vegas and this tremendous call God has placed on my life, believing the LIES that Satan feeds me each and everyday.  My little index card reminds me each time I set my gaze upon it that only God and HIS word feeds me the truth.  Why then, are the lies so much easier to believe?? 

While visiting my family in Louisville, I was approached by my very wise and very very spiritually mature grandmother about my time thus far in Vegas…I cowarded slightly, ashamed that I haven’t done more to further the kingdom in Las Vegas.  I look back at my time spent here since June and realized that God has been trying to teach and guide me…all the while I had been following the lies.  It has been quite a journey filled with a variety of emotions and circumstances…my goal for this new year called 2009, is to live in the LIGHT…to BE a light and to show others the way to the truth…away with the lies.  Las Vegas has the ability to cripple you if you let it…I am praying for and desiring the Lord’s best for me in this coming year, to be faithful, committed and strong in the TRUTH.