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    Seen – Part 3: Found

    I finally chose to take the path that was lit up. I had been searching for a long time to identify that joy, the one that my classmate Lillian had. I searched long and hard. Finally, I decided to take the leap and put my faith in Jesus. I shared my decision with a few close friends. They understood. They knew me. My friends helped me along my journey initially, as they were all I had. A few months later I finally shared my decision with an adult, but in writing. I was a bit scared to do this, but the topic in English class that day hit me and…

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    Seen – Part 2: Seeking

    Walking through that dark path that night, I felt so confused and disoriented. Something felt off, but I just didn’t know what it was. Tonight I pray. I pray asking you to save my uncle. Tears run down my face as I ask you to save him from this horrible disease. I am not sure how to approach my first prayer, so I found the one thing that points me to you, a bedtime prayer on my bedroom wall. I use this as my guide as well as asking you to save my uncle. I am so afraid that I am going to lose my uncle. My fear becomes a…

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    Seen – Part 1: Unknown

    Seen is a four part series. Stay tuned for all four parts. I can’t see. It is just so dark. I walk along this path with no light in the darkness of night. The clouds are covering the stars in the sky. How can I continue if I can’t see the path ahead. I continue on the path that I have followed for so long. I approach a fork in the path. I stand there not knowing which way to take. It is so dark I have no idea which way is the right way. I stand there hoping that something will just come to me and I will know…

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    Life On Hold

    In this season of waiting, how much are you moving to line yourself up with God? How much are you pouring yourself into His work and plans for your life while you wait for that thing that you desperately want? Do you pursue Him with all your heart, mind, and soul? How much of your attention is taken over by this thing you want to pursue? There are many forces in this world that tell us that what we have isn’t enough. If you are single, go pursue a relationship. If you live in a modest home, go buy a bigger one. If you own a car that is over…