Ephesians 5:8-22 Light.

I have found that there is something to be found in what we have lost.
Something that  we can give to others who have lost the same.
Something beyond the cost paid or the path both have crossed.
Something shared, that helps repair and understand the pain.

We were once darkness but now we are light in the Lord, so we should live as children of the light. But what does it mean to be children of the light? the fruit of the light (Kinda like the fruit of the spirit I assume) consists all goodness, righteousness and truth.

We have the capability for amazing good by the power of the Holy Spirit in us. We just choose not to sometimes. I know those moments, split seconds that can last forever. Should I do it, or walk away, and you try to justify it. Sometimes I grit my teeth and do the right thing. Sometimes I smile and wave as they pass by. (high five if you got the pirates of the Jack Sparrow reference)

I guess that's why it's so important to find out what pleases the Lord. Because when we get to know God, and fall in love with Him. It gets harder and harder to not do what he has planned for us, not because we fear hell. But because we don't want to hurt the people we love.

When we expose the fruitless deeds of the darkness to the light, no matter how shameful they are. they become visible. And everything that is illuminated becomes light. (v14) Even our worst experiences when they are brought before the light of Christ, becomes light. To ourselves and others. The chains that bound us, become ropes to pull others out of darkness and into marvelous light. Christ loves the broken. Because he loves surprising his children with what they can do.

We should be careful to live wisely, and make the most of every opportunity. Not because we only live once, or because life should be lived to the fullest. But because the days are evil. Therefore we should not be foolish but rather understand what the lord's will is.

I have noticed that days where I'm lazy and don't take the opportunity to do the Good I should do are the days that i'm the most tempted or unproductive and distracted. I could Go for a worship service or meet up with a bro in Christ, but I decide not to. To stay home and chill. those are the days where it's the hardest to be filled with the Spirit. Those are the days I can't praise or encourage anyone. days i can't sing and make music in my heart for God.

How I can walk in the light.
I think the biggest change i can make is to take every opportunity for God.
And not be ashamed of the things I have dragged into the light, but now wait for god to use them to help others.