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Eclipse of the Soul

God's Kindness Quest Series

There is quite a commotion 

Over the planets in motion

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Solar eclipse glasses, I cannot find

They advise not to look up, you could go blind

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Gradually there is diminishing light

As day turns to night

 

Can’t distinguish anything past my face

Not liking this darkened place

 

My mind begins to wander

An analogy, I ponder

 

What is obstructing my view of God, the Son

Perhaps I believe sin is more fun

 

Fun! Fun! Fun! Blinded to my sin

Then comes guilt, shame, regret, and chagrin

 

Ungodly comfort is fleeting, like the solar eclipse

Sensing it's time to change detrimental habits

 

Then I remember, if I repent and come clean

The Son will shine brighter than I’ve ever seen

 

God’s perfect love eclipses all sin and fear

If I invite him in, he will come near

 

No need to wait for his return

Receiving his grace now, giving him every concern

 

The eclipse is over; darkness has passed

The Son shines in me; freedom at last

 

A loving God has made me whole

The Son loved me through the eclipse of my soul

Interactive Questions

Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV), "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."

  • What emotions, memories, thoughts, convictions, or inspirations bubbled up while reading the poem?

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  • Father God, what do you want me to know about my answers to the previous question? 

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  • In a solar eclipse, the moon obstructs the sun, blocking the light. 

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  • Lord, what darkness am I involved in, which you want to shine your light upon today?

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  • Lord, what habitual and hidden things do I no longer recognize as sin? 

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  • Lord, what socially acceptable behaviors or beliefs have I adopted or become desensitized to, yet you call it sin?

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  • Do you believe God's ways are boring and consider sinful behavior to be more fun? If so, describe. 

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  • Lord, what do you want me to know about my comparison of the two? 

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  • Lord, you know what activities or actions I think are fun. What is your perspective? ​

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  • Scripture tells us that our words are important, bringing life or darkness. 

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  • Lord, what words do I speak to myself or others which are bringing life? 

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  • Lord, what words do I speak to myself or others which are bringing darkness? 

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  • Lord, what words of life do you have for me today? 

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  • Reviewing the sins listed in these exercises: Lord, which sins are generationally rooted, repeating throughout my family line? 

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  • Looking directly at a solar eclipse, without proper eyewear, can have serious detrimental effects. Similarly, God wants us to be protected. 

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  • Lord, in what ways am I leaving myself unprotected? 

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  • Lord, how do I stay protected by you?  

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  • Lord is it possible to have fun with you each day? If so, how? 

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  • ​Lord, what fun are you inviting me to today? ​

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  • ​Father God, is there anything else you want to share with me at this moment?

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Prayer

James 5:16 (NLT),  "... The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.​"

Lord, thank you for showing me the things which bring darkness into my life. Forgive me for justifying or embracing sin. I give you the filters which blinded me to cultural sin. Forgive us all for watering down your truth and diminishing the value of godly living, judging it as boring. Forgive me for ways my actions have impacted others negatively. I give you the guilt, shame, and regret. Thank you for freeing me from ungodly ways of thinking, speaking, and acting. 

 

Lord, forgive me and my generational line for sowing seeds of sin. I forgive those in my generational line, which defiled me and our family. Forgive me for ways I’ve passed that on to future generations. Today, in the name of Jesus Christ, I break those ungodly ties. I ask you to cancel negative sowing and reaping set in motion due to generational sin. Cleanse my generational line. Shine your light and truth upon us. Apply your mercy and grace as we shift to a godly generational legacy. Blanket me and my generational line with your holiness. 

 

Instill in me an unquenchable thirst for godly adventures. I come expectant, excited, and joyful to spend our days together. Amen.

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  • Lord, what did this prayer activate in accordance with James 5:16?

 

  • ​Tweak the existing prayer as desired or craft a new personalized one.

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Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT), "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true ..."

John 8:12 (NLT)

"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, 'I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.'"

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  • List meaningful Bible verses which come to mind regarding this poem, the interactive questions, and prayer.

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