You Are Not Alone – Day 63: Light the World, Build the Kingdom

A friend shared with me an experience she had while going through chemotherapy. After her treatments she would come home, lie on the couch, unable to do anything but stare at the walls. While she was alone in the room, she felt she was never alone. She felt the clear presence of angels with her. As a result, she never felt afraid. She had a sense that others were there taking care of her.

During my deepest points of loss or crisis, I too never felt alone … when I got still. Whether I was a 17-year-old lying in a ditch after a car wreck waiting for someone to find me, or alone in a hospital after a miscarriage, or after losing my mom and my marriage… I was not alone. I felt the presence of God’s Spirit and more… the presence of angels.

I believe that in our extreme situations, angels are with us. They are probably there all the time, but in those desperate moments the veil between the spirit world and the physical world is paper thin. We feel like if we looked hard enough, we’d see someone sitting in that chair beside us, holding space for our healing, sending us love and light.

The next time you find yourself at the limit of what your body, heart or mind can take… look around and know that you are not alone. Allow yourself to get quiet and feel angels near. Receive what they are offering.

When you truly understand that you are not alone, that God and angels are on your side, you have the confidence – God’s confidence to know that nothing is impossible. (From my soon-to-be-released book, “Confidence Rising! Trust Your Heart. Be Yourself. Bless Lives“)

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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Angels On Earth: Day 40 – Light the World, Build the Kingdom (Year 2)

As you ask God each day what one thing you can do to light the world and act upon the answer, you have the opportunity to be angels on earth – facilitating the answer to someone else’s prayers.

In 1 Corinthians 16:15-17, the Apostle Paul is closing up a letter to the Corinthians. He speaks of the house of Stephanas who were newer converts to Christianity. He says “they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints.” I love that word “addicted” in this context.

When we become converted to Jesus Christ, the desire of our hearts is to “strengthen our brethren.” That’s what Jesus told Peter: “When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:32). It’s really not something you have to force. Once you’re converted, you naturally reach out to others. You can’t stand to watch them suffer or wander in darkness. You want to reach out to those in need and lift them upon your shoulders.

Upon conversion, our desire to be like the Savior increases. We’re filled with His love which makes us want to care for, teach and love those around us. It literally becomes a sweet addiction. The wonderful thing is that it is an addiction with no side-effects! Try finding that anywhere else in the modern world.

This kind of love not only enables us to help others in need, but it also allows us to let others shine. When filled with this love, we no longer feel less because someone else is more. We don’t feel inferior if someone else is better than we are at something. Rather this type of Christ-centered love rejoices in the triumphs and talents of another.

I cannot begin to enumerate the people who have touched my life and answered my prayers. When I lacked knowledge, these people shared theirs. When I lacked vision, these people helped me see. When darkness engulfed me, these people brought understanding and enlightenment. When I needed help, they’ve been there.

I feel like Paul as he described his friends Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus when he said, “for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.” (1 Corinthians 15:17)

This is an excerpt from You’re Here for a Reason: Discover and Live Your Purpose

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.

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