Category: Spiritual Growth

When I look back over my 52-year life, one thing stands out the most: I’ve spent a good share of it “living in fear.”

I lived in fear of an abusive husband finding me in fear of judgment, having run away, leaving my two children behind. And the fear of what others thought about me. In other words, “fear” consumed my thoughts and held me captive in darkness.

The grace of God has enabled me to accept Jesus Christ as my savior. Over the years, the Word of God has transformed my dysfunctional mind and given me a new life in Christ.

That “fear” is gone, and “FAITH” in our Creator, God, who loves us, took its place in my heart.

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Walking in darkness refers to the “physical and spiritual living conditions “of non-believers—individuals who do not trust in Christ for their salvation and are not cleansed of all unrighteousness.

You can identify them by their objectionable behavior and unjust actions. To God, all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. This means we have all walked in darkness at some point in life.

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Humanity is like the blind, stumbling and groping in the darkness, unable to see a clear path forward due to a lack of wisdom, guidance, or understanding.

The light will shine when you decide to trust in Jesus Christ, seek God with all your heart, and walk in obedience to the Word of God.

The foundation of my life was not stable. It had immoral cracks and spiritual imperfections. I was misguided, led astray, and lacked the moral guidance needed for an abundant life.

Blindly traveling down the road of life, the pathway became utter darkness. I was distressed, inflicted with adversity, lived in fear, and struggled through the trials of life in anguish.

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