by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Psalm 119:113-117
113 I hate those who are undecided whether or not to obey you; but my choice is clear-I love your law. 114 You are my refuge and my shield, and your promises are my only source of hope. 115 Begone, you evil-minded men! Don't try to stop me from obeying God's commands. 116 Lord, you promised to let me live! Never let it be said that God failed me. 117 Hold me safe above the heads of all my enemies; then I can continue to obey your laws. TLB
We are faced with decisions every single day. Sometimes those decisions may not seem like major ones, but even what seem like insignificant choices can have a major impact on our lives. We have to come to a point in our lives when those who have made the decision not to follow the guidelines and instructions of the Lord are not individuals that we should hold near and dear, thus allowing them to influence us. This includes those who are undecided, those who are straddling the fence, those who are neither hot nor cold for the Lord, and those who are clearly going in the opposite direction of the things of God. They can cause you to lose your zeal and excitement over a period of time and you may look up one day trying to figure out how you got so far away from God.
Remember, God is indeed your refuge and shield. His promises are the only source of hope. It is imperative that we govern our relationships so that they can include only those who are like-minded, who can help us stay strong in the things of the Lord. He has promised us life and victory. Make sure you choose to love God’s Word. Make sure you choose to obey God’s Word. Making the right choices will put you in the position of being shielded and in the refuge of the Lord, safe from the snare of the enemy. Make the right choices today.
Prayer: “Father, I choose to love and obey your Word, following the instructions and guidelines that will enable me to have the life you intended for me. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of December 6, 2009
Choices
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Help That Is Always There
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Psalm 46:1-3
46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble. 2 And so we need not fear even if the world blows up and the mountains crumble into the sea. 3 Let the oceans roar and foam; let the mountains tremble! TLB
Psalm 46:1-3
GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas,
3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling and tumult. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! AMP
No matter what is going on around you, there is no need to fear. God is a tried and true force to be reckoned with when it comes to His children. Take a look into the Word of God and see, read, and think about the many times He’s come through for His children. These accounts should serve to help us grow in our expectation and assurance that the same God about whom we read is there to help us when we need Him.
Disaster may strike all around you. Disappointment may pop up at seemingly every turn. You may feel like the promises, dreams, visions, and goals are so far out of your grasp that you will never reach that place you’ve been trying to get to for years. Be encouraged! God is your strength as you continue the journey; He is your refuge when you need to just take time to build yourself up in Him and rest in Him; He is your help to assist you in enduring and staying the course until the end results are yours.
He is not a distant help, but a very present help, a tested help, a tried help, an always present help, and an always ready help for us in our times of need. There is no reason for us to try to handle things ourselves. There is no reason for us to faint and give up. There is no reason for us to feel alone. God is waiting for the cares, concerns, anxiety, and fear to be released to Him. Accept the help that can only come from the Father. He’s ready to do what only He can do. He is always there to help.
Prayer: “Father, I release all of the cares and concerns to you. You are indeed my always present, tried and true help in the time of trouble. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of November 29, 2009
Help That Is Always There
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Psalm 46:1-3
46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble. 2 And so we need not fear even if the world blows up and the mountains crumble into the sea. 3 Let the oceans roar and foam; let the mountains tremble! TLB
Psalm 46:1-3
GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas,
3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling and tumult. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! AMP
No matter what is going on around you, there is no need to fear. God is a tried and true force to be reckoned with when it comes to His children. Take a look into the Word of God and see, read, and think about the many times He’s come through for His children. These accounts should serve to help us grow in our expectation and assurance that the same God about whom we read is there to help us when we need Him.
Disaster may strike all around you. Disappointment may pop up at seemingly every turn. You may feel like the promises, dreams, visions, and goals are so far out of your grasp that you will never reach that place you’ve been trying to get to for years. Be encouraged! God is your strength as you continue the journey; He is your refuge when you need to just take time to build yourself up in Him and rest in Him; He is your help to assist you in enduring and staying the course until the end results are yours.
He is not a distant help, but a very present help, a tested help, a tried help, an always present help, and an always ready help for us in our times of need. There is no reason for us to try to handle things ourselves. There is no reason for us to faint and give up. There is no reason for us to feel alone. God is waiting for the cares, concerns, anxiety, and fear to be released to Him. Accept the help that can only come from the Father. He’s ready to do what only He can do. He is always there to help.
Prayer: “Father, I release all of the cares and concerns to you. You are indeed my always present, tried and true help in the time of trouble. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of November 29, 2009
Help That Is Always There
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Have You Checked Your Fruit Lately?
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
John 15:8
8 When you bear (produce) much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified, and you show and prove yourselves to be true followers of Mine. AMP
What you do, what you say, and how you say it are all ways that reflect what you are all about. Where you go, what you listen to, and how you react in situations are also indicators of what you are about, what camp you belong to, and who you are following. We must make sure that in every area of our lives we are attempting to represent the awesome work of Christ and what He’s done. Others should be able to tell that there is something different about you. That difference should draw them, lure them, and cause them to be curious about the difference they see in you. Blending in and being like everyone else serves no purpose for the Kingdom of God. Our gratitude for what He’s done for us should be evident in the lives we lead for Him. We should be beacons of light that help lead others to Him.
Make it a point today to do a “fruit check” and see if things are as they should be. If not, there may be some pruning that needs to take place to get rid of dead twigs and old, dried up fruit – activities, habits, and relationships that need to be dropped. Make sure there is adequate water and fertilizer to help grow the kind of crop that is desired. If there has been a drought of the Word, correct the situation and saturate yourself with the Word of God. If there has been neglect in the area of making sure that you are surrounded by individuals who will help your faith to grow, make a change now. Your life and the lives of others depend on it.
Prayer: “Father, I commit to be a better representative of you and make sure that my fruit is a true indicator of who I am and Whose I am. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of November 22, 2009
Have You Checked Your Fruit Lately?
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
John 15:8
8 When you bear (produce) much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified, and you show and prove yourselves to be true followers of Mine. AMP
What you do, what you say, and how you say it are all ways that reflect what you are all about. Where you go, what you listen to, and how you react in situations are also indicators of what you are about, what camp you belong to, and who you are following. We must make sure that in every area of our lives we are attempting to represent the awesome work of Christ and what He’s done. Others should be able to tell that there is something different about you. That difference should draw them, lure them, and cause them to be curious about the difference they see in you. Blending in and being like everyone else serves no purpose for the Kingdom of God. Our gratitude for what He’s done for us should be evident in the lives we lead for Him. We should be beacons of light that help lead others to Him.
Make it a point today to do a “fruit check” and see if things are as they should be. If not, there may be some pruning that needs to take place to get rid of dead twigs and old, dried up fruit – activities, habits, and relationships that need to be dropped. Make sure there is adequate water and fertilizer to help grow the kind of crop that is desired. If there has been a drought of the Word, correct the situation and saturate yourself with the Word of God. If there has been neglect in the area of making sure that you are surrounded by individuals who will help your faith to grow, make a change now. Your life and the lives of others depend on it.
Prayer: “Father, I commit to be a better representative of you and make sure that my fruit is a true indicator of who I am and Whose I am. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of November 22, 2009
Have You Checked Your Fruit Lately?
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Follow the Path
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Psalm 32:8-11
8 The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.
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Psalm 32:8-11
8 The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.
9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control."
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD.
11 So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! NLT
Stop being stubborn. Stop being rebellious. Stop being fearful. Stop allowing doubt to creep in. You do not need a bridle or bit to help force you to go in the right direction. Make up your mind today to trust God. Even when you are in the midst of unrest you can expect God to guide you on the best path for your life.
If you choose to trust in your own way, your own reasoning, or your own plans, you will open the door for sorrows and disappointments. Things may go well for a season, but leaving God’s direction out of your life will not lead to that good and expected end that we read about in Jeremiah 29:11. Choose to be surrounded in, cloaked in, comforted, and protected by the unfailing love that on the Lord can give us. Rejoice as you choose to obey the directions He gives for your life. Be glad, shout the victory, and start walking the path He has laid out for you.
Prayer: “Father, I choose today to listen and obey the direction you have for my life. Thank you for the peace that surrounds me as I walk the path you have laid out for me. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD.
11 So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! NLT
Stop being stubborn. Stop being rebellious. Stop being fearful. Stop allowing doubt to creep in. You do not need a bridle or bit to help force you to go in the right direction. Make up your mind today to trust God. Even when you are in the midst of unrest you can expect God to guide you on the best path for your life.
If you choose to trust in your own way, your own reasoning, or your own plans, you will open the door for sorrows and disappointments. Things may go well for a season, but leaving God’s direction out of your life will not lead to that good and expected end that we read about in Jeremiah 29:11. Choose to be surrounded in, cloaked in, comforted, and protected by the unfailing love that on the Lord can give us. Rejoice as you choose to obey the directions He gives for your life. Be glad, shout the victory, and start walking the path He has laid out for you.
Prayer: “Father, I choose today to listen and obey the direction you have for my life. Thank you for the peace that surrounds me as I walk the path you have laid out for me. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of November 15, 2009
Follow the Path
by Audrea Winbush Lott
Follow the Path
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© Audrea Winbush Lott
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
They That Wait
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Isaiah 30:18
18 And therefore the Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking, and longing] to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving-kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him, who expect and look and long for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship]! [John 14:3,27; 2 Cor 12:9; Heb 12:2; 1 John 3:16; Rev 3:5.] AMP
Isaiah 40:31
31 But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired. [Heb 12:1-3.] AMP
I wonder if you ever realized that God is actually waiting to be gracious towards you. His desire is to bless His children mightily; therefore He makes Himself known through His mercy that He bestows towards us. He lifts HIMSELF up just so He can show us mercy and loving-kindness! We are indeed to be envied by those who are not a part of the body of Christ; we have access to a Heavenly Father that loves us with an everlasting love. Our desire should be to long for a relationship with Him that is incomparable to any relationship we have with any human being. He is to be first place in our lives. We should and look for the victory, favor, love, peace, joy, and unconditional love that only He can offer.
You may be standing in expectation, waiting for something that seemingly is taking forever to manifest. Be encouraged. Know that the breakthrough is breaking through the erroneous picture that the enemy is presenting to you. If you but wait upon the Lord, with all of your hope, faith, and trust in Him, you will be renewed even as you wait. Continue to run the race and walk the path laid out for you, knowing that with every step, rather than tiring, your strength is increasing rather than decreasing. Isn’t that something that only God can promise and then make it happen? Now is not the time to give up. Now is not the time to cave in. Now is not the time to lose sight of your goal, your vision, your destiny. Now is the time to stand firmly on the promises that you have found in the Word of God knowing that He watches over His Word to perform it and that His Word does not return to Him void. Speak the Word as you wait, and watch and see your God show up and show out on your behalf. Remember, He is in expectation just as you are in expectation. He is longing to shower you with Himself.
Prayer: “Father, I am so excited to know that you wait expecting, longing for, and looking to shower me with Your grace and loving-kindness. I commit to wait assured of the fact that my strength is indeed being renewed as I am in expectation of You. Amen"
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of October 25, 2009
They That Wait
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Isaiah 30:18
18 And therefore the Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking, and longing] to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving-kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him, who expect and look and long for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship]! [John 14:3,27; 2 Cor 12:9; Heb 12:2; 1 John 3:16; Rev 3:5.] AMP
Isaiah 40:31
31 But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired. [Heb 12:1-3.] AMP
I wonder if you ever realized that God is actually waiting to be gracious towards you. His desire is to bless His children mightily; therefore He makes Himself known through His mercy that He bestows towards us. He lifts HIMSELF up just so He can show us mercy and loving-kindness! We are indeed to be envied by those who are not a part of the body of Christ; we have access to a Heavenly Father that loves us with an everlasting love. Our desire should be to long for a relationship with Him that is incomparable to any relationship we have with any human being. He is to be first place in our lives. We should and look for the victory, favor, love, peace, joy, and unconditional love that only He can offer.
You may be standing in expectation, waiting for something that seemingly is taking forever to manifest. Be encouraged. Know that the breakthrough is breaking through the erroneous picture that the enemy is presenting to you. If you but wait upon the Lord, with all of your hope, faith, and trust in Him, you will be renewed even as you wait. Continue to run the race and walk the path laid out for you, knowing that with every step, rather than tiring, your strength is increasing rather than decreasing. Isn’t that something that only God can promise and then make it happen? Now is not the time to give up. Now is not the time to cave in. Now is not the time to lose sight of your goal, your vision, your destiny. Now is the time to stand firmly on the promises that you have found in the Word of God knowing that He watches over His Word to perform it and that His Word does not return to Him void. Speak the Word as you wait, and watch and see your God show up and show out on your behalf. Remember, He is in expectation just as you are in expectation. He is longing to shower you with Himself.
Prayer: “Father, I am so excited to know that you wait expecting, longing for, and looking to shower me with Your grace and loving-kindness. I commit to wait assured of the fact that my strength is indeed being renewed as I am in expectation of You. Amen"
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of October 25, 2009
They That Wait
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Thanking Him For Mercy
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
1 Timothy 1:12-14
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. NIV
In this passage Paul is taking time to point out that despite what he was, who he was, what he was doing in his past, God saw fit to not only rescue/save him, but to put him to work on behalf of the Kingdom of God. At times, the enemy will attempt to play with our minds and remind us of how awful our past was. We see here that Paul acknowledges that he had done some awful things in ignorance, but now the same God against whom he was working in the past is the same God who entrusted him with the awesome responsibility of teaching, training, nurturing, encouraging, and building the early church.
Don’t allow your past to haunt you. Instead, when thoughts arise about what took place in the past, take time to have a personal, private “thank you session” acknowledging God’s mercy and grace that has been shown towards you. Use your past to benefit the kingdom. Because we have been shown so much mercy and grace, we should readily reach out to others and tell them of the redemption plan God has for their lives. We don’t even have to worry about what to say or how to say it. We can just tell others what He’s done for us. God needs our voices. He needs us to be willing to be used as instruments through which He can work to bring others to Him. People will listen to those to whom they can relate.
God has strengthened you to be a witness for Him. His grace, faith, and love have been poured out upon you in abundance. How can you contain it? How can you keep it to yourself? Instead of dwelling on the past in a negative, nonproductive way, thank God for mercy and allow it to compel you to go win others for Him. What an awesome way to thank Him for His mercy… Bringing others to Him!
Prayer: “Father, thank you for the abundance of mercy that you have shown me. Help me use what you have done for me to compel others to come to You. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of October 18, 2009
Thanking Him For Mercy
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
1 Timothy 1:12-14
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. NIV
In this passage Paul is taking time to point out that despite what he was, who he was, what he was doing in his past, God saw fit to not only rescue/save him, but to put him to work on behalf of the Kingdom of God. At times, the enemy will attempt to play with our minds and remind us of how awful our past was. We see here that Paul acknowledges that he had done some awful things in ignorance, but now the same God against whom he was working in the past is the same God who entrusted him with the awesome responsibility of teaching, training, nurturing, encouraging, and building the early church.
Don’t allow your past to haunt you. Instead, when thoughts arise about what took place in the past, take time to have a personal, private “thank you session” acknowledging God’s mercy and grace that has been shown towards you. Use your past to benefit the kingdom. Because we have been shown so much mercy and grace, we should readily reach out to others and tell them of the redemption plan God has for their lives. We don’t even have to worry about what to say or how to say it. We can just tell others what He’s done for us. God needs our voices. He needs us to be willing to be used as instruments through which He can work to bring others to Him. People will listen to those to whom they can relate.
God has strengthened you to be a witness for Him. His grace, faith, and love have been poured out upon you in abundance. How can you contain it? How can you keep it to yourself? Instead of dwelling on the past in a negative, nonproductive way, thank God for mercy and allow it to compel you to go win others for Him. What an awesome way to thank Him for His mercy… Bringing others to Him!
Prayer: “Father, thank you for the abundance of mercy that you have shown me. Help me use what you have done for me to compel others to come to You. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of October 18, 2009
Thanking Him For Mercy
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Don't Let Your Fire Go Out
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Rev 2:3-5
3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.
4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love.
5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent… NIV
Rev 2:3-5
3 I know you are enduring patiently and are bearing up for My name's sake, and you have not fainted or become exhausted or grown weary.
4 But I have this [one charge to make] against you: that you have left (abandoned) the love that you had at first [you have deserted Me, your first love].
5 Remember then from what heights you have fallen. Repent (change the inner man to meet God's will) and do the works you did previously [when first you knew the Lord]… AMP
It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and lose sight of the things that are most important. Though we push, press, persevere, and stay true to the things of God, if we are not cautious, that intense love and excitement that we once had can wane and our fire can start to die down.
Take time to go back and remember how excited you were, how determined you were, and how relieved you were when you realized that our Heavenly Father, the Creator of the universe loved you like nobody else could! You were washed, cleansed, forgiven, restored, reconciled, and loved unconditionally. What excitement! What joy! We would practically move mountains to get in place to be able to hear more, to learn more, and to grow more in the things of God. Some of us wanted to tell everyone what we found. Some of us just allowed the “newness” to shine through us allowing others to see the difference.
You have not wearied of staying the course no matter what has come your way. You have been through many situations and have not forsaken God. However, pay close attention. Check your flame. Check and see if that fire is burning as hot as it was initially. If not, fan that flame, stir up those embers deep within, return to your first love. It’s not about a feeling, but it is about an intense realization that nothing or no one can do for you what God has done for you. Therefore nothing or no one can be the recipient of that love, affection, attention, and reverence that He alone deserves.
If other things have crept into your “first love’s” spot, it is now time to rearrange your schedule, your priorities, your goals, and your affections. Put things in the proper order. Invest the time, effort, and energy that are necessary to keep that fire hot, intense relationship fresh with your first love.
Prayer: “Father, forgive me for allowing our special relationship to be crowded out by other things, other pursuits, other interests. I repent and run back to you, my first love. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of October 11, 2009
Don’t Let Your Fire Go Out
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Rev 2:3-5
3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.
4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love.
5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent… NIV
Rev 2:3-5
3 I know you are enduring patiently and are bearing up for My name's sake, and you have not fainted or become exhausted or grown weary.
4 But I have this [one charge to make] against you: that you have left (abandoned) the love that you had at first [you have deserted Me, your first love].
5 Remember then from what heights you have fallen. Repent (change the inner man to meet God's will) and do the works you did previously [when first you knew the Lord]… AMP
It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and lose sight of the things that are most important. Though we push, press, persevere, and stay true to the things of God, if we are not cautious, that intense love and excitement that we once had can wane and our fire can start to die down.
Take time to go back and remember how excited you were, how determined you were, and how relieved you were when you realized that our Heavenly Father, the Creator of the universe loved you like nobody else could! You were washed, cleansed, forgiven, restored, reconciled, and loved unconditionally. What excitement! What joy! We would practically move mountains to get in place to be able to hear more, to learn more, and to grow more in the things of God. Some of us wanted to tell everyone what we found. Some of us just allowed the “newness” to shine through us allowing others to see the difference.
You have not wearied of staying the course no matter what has come your way. You have been through many situations and have not forsaken God. However, pay close attention. Check your flame. Check and see if that fire is burning as hot as it was initially. If not, fan that flame, stir up those embers deep within, return to your first love. It’s not about a feeling, but it is about an intense realization that nothing or no one can do for you what God has done for you. Therefore nothing or no one can be the recipient of that love, affection, attention, and reverence that He alone deserves.
If other things have crept into your “first love’s” spot, it is now time to rearrange your schedule, your priorities, your goals, and your affections. Put things in the proper order. Invest the time, effort, and energy that are necessary to keep that fire hot, intense relationship fresh with your first love.
Prayer: “Father, forgive me for allowing our special relationship to be crowded out by other things, other pursuits, other interests. I repent and run back to you, my first love. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of October 11, 2009
Don’t Let Your Fire Go Out
by Audrea Winbush Lott
© 2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
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