The Voice For Purpose Blog - Little Bits Of Light For Your Journey

A few years ago, as the result of the "perfect storm" of circumstances, I was trapped in my garage for about eight minutes. Because I deal with some mild to moderate claustrophobia, eight minutes felt like an eternity to me. The door to get into the house was locked, I didn't have my key, the pad to open the garage was on the other side of that locked door, and I didn't have my phone to call someone to help me.  To make matters worse, after about 2 minutes, the light went out and I was in the pitch black.   I pounded on the garage door, screaming for help, but it was raining, and the likelihood of someone hearing me was pretty slim. I was alone in the house and would be for at least the next 18 hours. The front door was wide open. The poor dog was barking hysterically. Claustrophobia and panic filled my mind with all kinds of absolutely worst-case scenarios. I was unable to think rationally or to pray anything except, "please help me Jesus." I repeatedly pre...

One evening during a visioning retreat, I was chatting with a friend while sitting out on the beach and noticed the reflection of the skyline in her sunglasses. I decided I wanted a picture of the same reflection in mine, so turned to face the skyline and took the picture. As I looked at the image, I felt the beginning of a word of encouragement - a little bit of light from the Lord stirring in my heart. I thought I'd pass a bit of that light on to others who might be encouraged by it. 💜🙏💜 What we focus on is reflected in our lives. 🔎Focus on Jesus. He is light and life, peace and joy. He brings healing and hope. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” ~John 1:5 “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” ~John 15:11 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~ John 1...