Day 278 Choose the Light | John 3:19–20

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When the world tells us to keep our flaws under wraps, the quiet ache for freedom only gets louder. We’re opening John 3:19–20 to explore why hiding feels safe, why it isn’t, and how stepping into the light with Jesus leads to real healing, courage, and peace. This short weekend reflection challenges the false comfort of darkness and offers a simple, guided pathway into prayer, confession, and renewal.

We unpack the spiritual and practical dynamics of secrecy: how rationalizations grow in the dark, how shame fuels isolation, and why exposure—though uncomfortable—creates the only conditions where restoration can take root. We talk through how to name the shadows honestly, what it means to “choose the light” in a culture that often glorizes what God calls evil, and how to take small, daily steps that rebuild integrity: a five-minute prayer, a trusted conversation, a concrete boundary, and a renewed mindset anchored in Scripture. Along the way, we keep the focus on Jesus—the Light of the World—who reveals not to condemn us, but to free us, heal us, and reshape our desires.

If you’ve been carrying a hidden struggle, this is your invitation to breathe again. Join us for a calm, candid moment of reflection and a closing prayer to stand boldly in God’s truth and love. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review so more people can find their way into the light.

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Today is day 278.
Choose the light.
We'll be in John chapter 3,verses 19 through 20 from the
New Living Translation.
Hey there, it's Sunday.
Let's start with the hope wehave in Jesus.
God's light came into the world,but people love the darkness
more than the light, for theiractions were evil.

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All who do evil hate the lightand refuse to go near it for
fear their sins will be exposed.
The world celebrates darknessbecause it feels easier to hide
there.
But Jesus came to shine hislight so we could feel free.
Darkness promises safety andcomfort, but it only traps you.
Light brings exposure, but italso brings healing and

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restoration.
Choosing the light meanschoosing Jesus, even when it's
hard and even when it costs you.
This season, the world willglorify what God calls evil.
Don't go with the flow.
Stand in the light and shine itboldly.
Now spend five minutes in prayerasking God to search your heart

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and expose any area where you'rechoosing darkness over light.
Confess it and ask him to fillyou with his spirit.
Now let's pray.
Jesus, thank you for bringingyour light into my life.
Help me reject the pool ofdarkness and stand boldly as a
reflection of your truth andlove.
Amen.
Now remember, Rick has yourdaily dose of wisdom all week

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with Lauren, is Kimmy Shirley.
Special intro and outro music byWeston McCurry.
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I'm so glad we had this timetogether.
And don't forget, he's notfinished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'llkeep walking it out together
here on weekends with Lauren.
I love you all so much.
Bye.