Walking In The Light – The Holidays Are Here And I Have need



From the Desk of Steve Shultz:

You may recall that Hebrews 3:13 states: '...ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER daily, as long as it is called 'Today'...' (and it always is TODAY).

BUT WILL WALK IN THE LIGHT. AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT!!! ” This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God IS LIGHT, AND IN HIM IS NO DARKNESS AT ALL. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we LIE AND DO NOT THE TRUTH; BUT. If we WALK IN THE LIGHT, AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT. A believer walking in the light as Jesus is in the light will have this Word pertaining to present day truth that the body of Christ must enter into and experience in the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world, as a witness to all nations before the end comes.

God instructs us this way – to encourage one another daily, because God Himself does this daily FOR US and TO US!

We are made in God's likeness...meaning, what God likes to do, we also should like to do. God loves to encourage us, and He wants us to love encouraging ourselves and others as well.

In this article Candice Smithyman says:

When the Body is out of alignment or katartismos, the job of Church leadership is to give it a good chiropractic realignment with the Word of God and say, 'Our God has not abandoned us. He is with us. He loves us. He wants us to prophesy to these dry places AND begin to live.'
Christmas time is here. Encouragement is on the Lord's heart, and the best is yet to come! (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

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Walking In The Light – The Holidays Are Here And I Have Need To Be

Flashing lights. Crowded stores. Loud family gatherings. The holiday season should be joyful, but it can often be overwhelming to someone who is living with brain injury.

If you are living with TBI, share these tips with your friends and family. If someone you love is living with TBI, the tips below can help you plan to make the holiday season happier and more relaxed for all of your friends and family.

These great ideas came from members of BrainLine’s wonderful online community.

  1. Identify — in advance, if possible — a quiet place to go at gatherings if you are feeling overwhelmed. This gives you a chance to take a break and lets your loved ones stay involved in the festivities.
  2. Avoid crowded stores and order gifts online instead.
  3. If you are shopping in stores, remember to make a list in advance and plan your trips on weekdays — either early in the morning or late at night when there are fewer crowds.
  4. Wear a cap with a brim or lightly tinted sunglasses to minimize the glare of bright lights in stores or flashing lights on a tree.
  5. Wear noise-reducing headphones or earbuds. These are also great gift ideas for loved ones with TBI if they don’t already have them.
  6. Ask a friend to go with you to stores or holiday parties. They can help you navigate crowds and anxiety-producing situations.
  7. Plan in advance as much as possible. And ask your hosts what their plans are so you aren’t surprised by anything.
  8. Volunteer to help with the holiday activities that you enjoy the most and are least stressful for you.
  9. Remember to ask for help and accept help if it is offered to you.
  10. Ask someone you trust to help you with a budget to avoid overspending on gifts.
  11. Take a nap if you need a break.
  12. Remember that it’s okay to skip the big parties and plan to celebrate in a way that makes you comfortable and happy.
  13. Check in advance to see if fireworks are part of outdoor celebrations — and skip them if they make you uncomfortable.
  14. If flashing lights bother you, ask your friends and family to turn off the flashing feature on Christmas tree lights or other decorations when you visit their homes.
  15. You can let your host know in advance that you may need to leave early. It will help you feel comfortable if you need to get home or to a quiet place and it can also help avoid any hurt feelings.

Walking In The Light – The Holidays Are Here And I Have Needs

We hope you will share other ideas you have to make the holidays more relaxed and joyful in the comments section below and to join the BrainLine community on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.