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Wisdom For The Weary   #Nightlight #RTTBROS Wisdom For The Weary   #Nightlight #RTTBROS Above All Else: The Focus That Changed Wilberforce If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in gloryWilliam Wilberforce stood at the window of his London home, staring across the Thames with weary eyes. For twenty years, he had fought to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire, and for twenty years, he had failed. Stacks of parliamentary papers cluttered his desk, and letters from both supporters and fierce opponents filled his drawers. His health was deteriorating, and doubts clouded his mind.Throughout his life, Wilberforce was deeply influenced by Scripture broadly. His 1797 book "A Practical View of Christianity" revealed his theological foundations, while his journal entries and letters demonstrated how biblical principles regarding human dignity and justice guided his political career. He was especially moved by passages about loving one's neighbor, caring for the oppressed, and the equality of all people before God.As a young, ambitious politician with wealth and social connections, he had experienced a profound spiritual conversion at age 25. His old friend, former slave-ship captain John Newton, now a minister and author of "Amazing Grace", had counseled him not to abandon politics but to use his position for God's purposes.Though he never specifically cited it, the powerful truth in Colossians 3 perfectly summarizes Wilberforce's transformed focus in life. While his peers pursued political power, wealth, and status, he set his mind on higher things, the dignity of every human being created in God's image. This heavenly focus made him willing to endure earthly scorn.Year after year, he introduced anti-slavery bills. Year after year, they were defeated. His political opponents mocked him as a religious fanatic. Business interests slandered him as an economic saboteur. Even some friends suggested he choose a more achievable cause."Perhaps I should focus elsewhere," Wilberforce confided to his journal one night. "Twenty years of failure wears on a man's soul."Many times when he opened his Bible. Those words renewed his resolve. His focus wasn't meant to be on immediate results but on faithfulness to his calling. He wasn't working primarily for earthly approval but for heavenly purposes.With refreshed determination, Wilberforce continued the fight. His heavenly focus gave him earthly perseverance. In 1807, the Slave Trade Act finally passed, abolishing the slave trade throughout the British Empire. Twenty-six years later, just three days before his death in 1833, he received news that slavery itself would be abolished across the British colonies.Wilberforce's life embodies the wisdom of Paul's words in Colossians. By setting his mind on things above, he changed things on earth. By living as though his true life was hidden with Christ, he found courage to face opposition. By focusing on heavenly glory rather than earthly acclaim, he left a legacy that transformed millions of lives.Like Wilberforce, we face choices daily about where to set our minds. When we focus on things above, we gain the perspective and perseverance to fulfill our calling below.Prayer: Lord, like Wilberforce, help me fix my focus on heavenly values rather than earthly validation. Remind me that my true identity is hidden with Christ, giving me courage to pursue Your purposes even when progress seems slow. May my heavenly focus produce earthly faithfulness. Amen.#WilberforceWisdom #PerseverantFocus #HeavenlyPerspectiveBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

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Pocket ofEncouragment #Nightlight #RTTBROS "Found in His Pocket: Unexpected Encouragement""Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you." - Matthew 5:11-12 (KJV)On that fateful evening of April 14, 1865, as President Abraham Lincoln settled into his seat at Ford's Theatre, he carried with him more than just the weight of a nation recently emerged from civil war. In the pocket of his coat was a small newspaper clipping—a review praising his leadership and character.This simple paper treasure speaks volumes about the burden Lincoln bore. Throughout his presidency, perhaps no American leader had been more viciously attacked or cruelly caricatured. Political cartoons depicted him as an ape, a tyrant, and a bumbling fool. Newspapers openly called for his defeat, his disgrace, and sometimes even his death. The North criticized him for moving too slowly on emancipation, while the South reviled him as a destroyer of their way of life.Yet amid this storm of criticism, Lincoln had carefully preserved this small token of encouragement. We can imagine how this positive voice among the chorus of critics must have fortified his spirit during dark hours when doubt threatened to overwhelm him.What comfort this clipping must have provided—a reminder that not everyone viewed his work with scorn. How strengthening to know that someone recognized the wisdom and compassion that guided his difficult decisions. In a presidency marked by unbearable pressures, this small affirmation represented a light in the darkness.The presence of this clipping in Lincoln's pocket reminds us of a profound truth: even the strongest among us need encouragement. Even those called to the highest service require reminders that their work matters.In our own lives, we often face criticism and misunderstanding when we stand for what is right. Like Lincoln, we may find ourselves vilified for decisions made with the purest intentions. In those moments, we must treasure the affirmations God sends our way—whether through a kind word, an unexpected note, or the quiet assurance of Scripture.Today, consider whose life you might touch with words of encouragement. Your affirming message might become someone's treasured keepsake—perhaps even carried close to their heart during their darkest hour. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

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Kingdom Authority #Nightlight #RTTBROS God's Ambassadors of Authority 2 Corinthians 5:20"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God."When someone grants you power of attorney, you gain the legal authority to act on their behalf in specific situations. Similarly, God has bestowed upon believers a supernatural authority to represent Him in this world.As ambassadors for Christ, we carry the weighty responsibility of representing the Kingdom of God in our communities. This means being so immersed in God's Word that our speech naturally reflects what God would say in any given situation. Our authority isn't meant for self-promotion or personal gain, but rather to honor and expand God's Kingdom.James reminds us in his epistle: "Ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts" (James 4:2-3). How often do we misuse the powerful gift of prayer for selfish purposes? Prayer is not merely a tool to fulfill our desires, but a sacred communication with our Heavenly Father.Today, let us examine our hearts. Are we exercising our God-given authority as faithful ambassadors, or are we using it to pursue our own agendas? May we align our prayers, actions, and words with God's will, understanding that we represent not ourselves, but the King of Kings.#AmbassadorsForChrist #KingdomAuthority #PrayerWarrior Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Looking For Love #Nightlight #RTTBROS Looking For Love #Nightlight #RTTBROS How To Find Limitless Love"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 (KJV)Have you ever felt that gnawing emptiness? That space within your heart that seems impossible to fill? We search for it in the eyes of lovers, in the approval of friends, in the embrace of family—that perfect, complete, unconditional love. Yet time and again, we find ourselves disappointed, for we ask of humanity what only divinity can provide.The human heart, wonderful though it is, remains finite. Our love for one another, though precious, comes with limitations, expectations, and conditions that we often cannot articulate. We enter relationships carrying silent scripts of how we wish to be loved, and when others fail to follow these unspoken lines, disappointment settles in our souls.This disappointment isn't because others don't love us—it's because we've mistaken their role. We've asked them to be God."The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing." - Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)Imagine that—the Creator of all things rejoicing over you with singing! This is love without reservation, without condition, without end. This is the love your soul truly craves.When we understand that God alone can love us completely—knowing our darkest thoughts yet cherishing us still—we free our human relationships from impossible expectations. We can receive the imperfect love of others with gratitude rather than disappointment, for we no longer ask them to fill what only God can fill."For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)Today, rest in this truth: You are already perfectly loved. Not because you earned it, not because you found someone who understands exactly how to love you, but because the One who created love itself has set His affection upon you. Let this divine love fill the spaces in your heart, and watch how it transforms your expectations of human relationships.You are not waiting to be properly loved. You already are.#PerfectLove #DivineAffection #HeartsFulfilled Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

The Amplifier #Nightlight #RTTBROS #prayer #Faith #TrustInGod #Repentance #spiritualwar #Connection

Power Prayer: Unlocking Heaven's Gates #RTTBROS #Nightlight

The David Dilemma #Nightlight #RTTBROS "Trusting God's Call: The David Dilemma"Bible Verse: "And David said, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee." (1 Samuel 17:37, KJV)Devotion: In this powerful verse from the book of 1 Samuel, we witness a remarkable exchange between David and Saul, as David prepares to face Goliath. David's faith in God is on full display here, as he exhibits two key components of trusting in the Lord: action and belief.David's first display of faith comes from his willingness to act on his experiences. He has seen God deliver him from dangerous situations before, and he trusts that God will do so again. By agreeing to face Goliath, David is demonstrating a faith that is grounded in action and reliance on his God-given abilities.Secondly, David's belief in God's power is unwavering. He declares that the battle belongs to the Lord, showing that he trusts not only in his own skills but also in God's ultimate authority over the situation. David's faith is a beautiful example of how we can both take action and trust in God's power simultaneously.So, as we face our own "Goliaths" in life, let us remember the David Dilemma: to act with courage, using the gifts God has given us, while also placing our ultimate trust in His mighty hand.#DavidDilemma #TrustInAction #FaithOverFear Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros