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In todays reading, Jesus said, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing. Do you think I have come to establish peace on earth? NO! I bring division.”\u00a0 Luke 12:49-53<\/a><\/p>\nMany of us often find ourselves sitting in a dark room occupied by the many things in our lives. Then all of a sudden the lights turn on. and it hurts. Sometimes it makes us mad and we instantly cover our eyes and turn the lights back off. We are so used to being in the dark, literally and figuratively. And sometimes, we don’t even know that we are sitting in the dark, because we are fooled and believe the things we are told by others.<\/p>\n
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- “Staying in the dark is easier. You get to do what you want and live a better life.”<\/li>\n
- “What exactly is the truth? Truth is what you make of it.”<\/li>\n
- “Who tells you what is right and wrong. Obviously right and wrong is relative.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sin is all around us, but so is God… even though we may not see Him.
\nIt takes the teachings of Jesus to open our eyes. But…<\/p>\n…do we always listen?<\/p>\n
Many times, we make choices that are based on what others do or say. Fitting in or going with the flow. Sometimes this dark can even be part of our own family.<\/p>\n
God brings light that is sometimes painful, and breaks the fake peace we have around us… shows us the truth.<\/p>\n
Living in HIS love and light we can see what our lives truly mean.<\/p>\n
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- Should I stay in the dark because it is easier?<\/li>\n
- Should I do what I want instead of what is right?<\/li>\n
- Do I want truth even if it is uncomfortable or might hurt?<\/li>\n
- Should I do what is right even though its hard?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The race is hard, but He gives us the strength and courage to finish. Even though it takes some time to adjust to the light, being on fire for God will make a difference in your life.<\/p>\n
Check out these fun video links below to hear more! (we recommend using Youtube’s translated subtitles if needed)<\/em><\/h6>\n
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\n\tCatholic Central: Forces of Evil<\/h2><\/a><\/h1>\n
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\n\tLente Cat\u00f3lico: La Fuerza Del Mal<\/h2><\/a><\/h1>\n
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\n\tThe Bible Project: A Way God Wants to Connect With You (You Might Not Think Much About)<\/h2><\/a><\/h1>\n
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\n\tFrom the Chosen: Be on Fire<\/h2><\/a><\/h1>\n