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Seeing colors and bright lights with new lenses after cataract surgery showed me what it means to walk in the light. Getting new lenses in my eyes is like seeing the light of Jesus. His light exposes the dirt (sin) in our lives, just like I spotted all the dirt in the corners of my kitchen. The Holy Spirit is our guide as we walk in the light.
On January 2, we go all out—I am going to lose weight this year! After a few weeks, we are ready to give up. Wellness is a journey, little by little. We are not wandering in the wilderness for forty years like the Israelites, but we do learn lessons to energize our wellness journey.
Remember how the Israelites complained constantly on their journey out of Egypt to the Promised Land? It’s easy to think I would have acted differently than they did. But in reality, I still complain plenty. How about you? Do you wonder what happens when you quit complaining?
Imagine cornered by the Red Sea in front of you and your armed enemies behind. Only a miracle could save you. God rescued the Israelites by parting the Red Sea and He provides “Red Sea moments” to teach us to trust Him. When confronted with a Red Sea moment, recognize it, surrender, and glorify God.
Are you disappointed when your plans don’t work out despite your determination? I applied for many jobs at the hospital in my town. Even though I was qualified for the positions, why did I not get the job of my dreams? Instead of depending on our plans, how do we trust God’s plans?
