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ye are the light of the world

Ye Are The Light of the World: Day 8 – Light the World: Build the Kingdom (Year 2)

Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)

I hope you’ll share the Light the World: Build the Kingdom 90 Day Challenge with your friends and family. The small things you do have a rippling effect. Light is like a smile, it can be contagious. You smile at one person and they smile at another, and then they smile at someone else. Random acts of kindness create a ripple that go on. You may never see the good that you do, from one small act.

Ye Are the Light of the World - Share God's light and love with others in the Light the World: Build the Kingdom 90 Day Challenge. Join us!How the Challenge Works

To watch the first video in the series that explains the challenge, click here.

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

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overcoming obstacles

Facing Obstacles – Day 7: Light the World, Build the Kingdom Challenge (Year 2)

Whenever you set out to do something inspired, you’re most likely going to face opposition. You’re bound to be facing obstacles along your path. It may be your own limiting views, beliefs or fears. Or it may be opposition from other people or even the roadblocks of not knowing how to accomplish what you feel called to do.

This episode covers some insights from the story of Moses and the Children of Israel on what to do when you face opposition when you are traveling a path you feel inspired to travel.

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How the Challenge Works

To watch the first video in the series that explains the challenge, click here.

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

 

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Creativity - You are a creator

Creativity – Day 6: Light the World: Build the Kingdom (Year 2)

Creativity – not everyone believes they have it, but in reality, creativity is your birthright. You create every time you set a goal and go for it. You create smiles, laughter, hope, happiness, and beauty in your world. You are a creator, here to learn how to create your own life. You’re made in the image of the Creator. You’re here to have dominion and create your world. Today’s message shares some tips for harnessing your God-like creativity.

First, let’s look at that passage from Genesis where God created humans:

“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” (Genesis 1:26-28)

Made in the great Creator’s image, you are here to create and have dominion over your world. Here are some ideas on how to model God in doing that.

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How the Challenge Works

To watch the first video in the series that explains the challenge, click here.

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

overcoming loss

Overcoming Loss – Day 5: Light the World: Build the Kingdom Challenge

Are you struggling with overcoming loss? Perhaps the loss of a job, a career or business? Or perhaps a loved one, pet or close friend? Maybe you’ve lost your confidence or your dreams seem gone forever? Whatever you’ve lost, it is not really gone. It’s scientifically impossible for them to be gone.

The first law of thermodynamics states:

“The total amount of energy in a closed system cannot be created nor destroyed (though it can be changed from one form to another). ” Ask a Physicist, PhysicsCentral.com

Everything you love about the “missing” person, place or thing still exists. It has simply changed from one form to another. Often that form is scattered out into the world around you, but it still exists.

What does this have to do with loss, grief, joy and pain? That’s what I explain in today’s video. In it, I share how I came to see the joy amidst the pain and the compensating blessings in the devastation.

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How the Challenge Works

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

 

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angels

Day 4: Light the World: Build the Kingdom Challenge

Angels are on your side. In this day’s segment of the Light the World: Build the Kingdom Challenge, I talk about the story in 2 Kings 6 where Elisha and his servant see heavenly hosts and chariots of fire filling the mountain, ready to protect them and fight their battles for them.

This story fits nicely with a great book series I read recently by Victoria Fielding. The first book in the series, “A Piece of Time” is about a young girl who dies, goes to heaven, and learns more about why we are here on earth and what life is about.

In the second book, “A Piece of Hope,” Lilly has angels on her side, helping her through dangerous situations. The book is an excellent guide to truly understanding and tapping into the power of the heavenly help that is readily available to you. I encourage you to check out these excellent books. They’re well-written, thought-provoking and inspiring.

How the Challenge Works

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

believe

Day 3 Light the World: Build the Kingdom 90 Day Challenge (Year 2)

The power of belief can create miracles and unlock blessings. The challenge is that many times circumstances look impossible, and we cannot see a way out of our predicament. We have trouble mustering the courage to believe that anything can change.

In this segment I share the story of a man and his son who came to Jesus for help. The boy had been possessed of a “dumb spirit” since his childhood. He would throw himself into the fire, foam, and move uncontrollably. His father took him to Jesus’ disciples for healing, but they could not help him.

The disciples brought the father and son to Jesus. Jesus told the father: “If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” The father cried out through tears, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” (Mark 9:23-24)

I too have had situations in my life that seemed impossible. Like that father, I believed but needed help with my unbelief. In this short video I share my experience with learning to believe that God really does want to give good things to His children.

How the Challenge Works

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”
Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

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consistency

Day 2: Light the World: Build the Kingdom 90-Day Challenge (Year 2)

In his book, “The Slight Edge,” Jeff Olson shares the story of two frogs who hop into a milk bucket and can’t get out. In this video I share the story, which illustrates the power of consistency. This metaphor teaches us how to harness the power of consistency to make the world a better place, lighting the world for good.

I hope you’ll join us in the Light the World: Build the Kingdom 90-Day Challenge. Consistency is a powerful force. Participating in this challenge is a great way to develop the character trait of consistency. By nature I am not a consistent person, but challenges like these and other aspects of my work have helped me become more consistent.

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:9-10

How the Challenge Works

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

 

 

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Light the World- Build the Kingdom

Day 1: Light the World: Build the Kingdom 90-Day Challenge (Year 2)

In the video below, I share how amazing miracles came into my life since last year’s 90 Day Light the World, Build the Kingdom Challenge. I invite you to be a part of this year’s. If you need God’s hand in your life, join us!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: DOCUMENT somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: SHARE – If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

On this site, you’ll find last year’s videos and I’ll also be posting this year’s as we go. Be sure to subscribe to our email list to receive encouragement along the way.

I hope you’ll join me! God bless!

Marnie

music

Day 61: Music Hath Charms

They say music hath charms to soothe the savage beast. Sometimes my own thoughts and fears are the most threatening beast I face.

Tonight a sweet friend called and serenaded me. I felt my mind calm and my body relax and had this sweet assurance “it’s all going to be all right.”

I’m so blessed to have such wonderful friends who support me, pray and fast for me. Thank you for lighting my world!

grape vine

Day 60: Abide In Me

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” (John 15:4,5,7)

God’s grace is what enables us to bear fruit. As we stay connected to Him, the impossible becomes possible.