Oct. 4, 2025

Day 278 Choose the Light | John 3:19–20

Day 278 Choose the Light | John 3:19–20

Send us a text When the world tells us to keep our flaws under wraps, the quiet ache for freedom only gets louder. We’re opening John 3:19–20 to explore why hiding feels safe, why it isn’t, and how stepping into the light with Jesus leads to real healing, courage, and peace. This short weekend reflection challenges the false comfort of darkness and offers a simple, guided pathway into prayer, confession, and renewal. We unpack the spiritual and practical dynamics of secrecy: how rationalizat...

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When the world tells us to keep our flaws under wraps, the quiet ache for freedom only gets louder. We’re opening John 3:19–20 to explore why hiding feels safe, why it isn’t, and how stepping into the light with Jesus leads to real healing, courage, and peace. This short weekend reflection challenges the false comfort of darkness and offers a simple, guided pathway into prayer, confession, and renewal.

We unpack the spiritual and practical dynamics of secrecy: how rationalizations grow in the dark, how shame fuels isolation, and why exposure—though uncomfortable—creates the only conditions where restoration can take root. We talk through how to name the shadows honestly, what it means to “choose the light” in a culture that often glorizes what God calls evil, and how to take small, daily steps that rebuild integrity: a five-minute prayer, a trusted conversation, a concrete boundary, and a renewed mindset anchored in Scripture. Along the way, we keep the focus on Jesus—the Light of the World—who reveals not to condemn us, but to free us, heal us, and reshape our desires.

If you’ve been carrying a hidden struggle, this is your invitation to breathe again. Join us for a calm, candid moment of reflection and a closing prayer to stand boldly in God’s truth and love. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review so more people can find their way into the light.

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Chapters

00:31 - Welcome and Purpose

00:51 - Weekend Host Introduction

00:56 - Theme: Choose the Light

01:05 - Scripture Reading: John 3:19–20

01:22 - Reflection: Darkness vs Light

01:55 - Call to Prayer and Confession

02:07 - Closing Prayer

02:17 - Weekly Schedule and Credits

02:57 - Farewell and Encouragement

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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And now, weekends with Lauren.

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Today is day 278.

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Choose the light.

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We'll be in John chapter 3, verses 19 through 20 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey there, it's Sunday.

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Let's start with the hope we have in Jesus.

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God's light came into the world, but people love the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.

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All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed.

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The world celebrates darkness because it feels easier to hide there.

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But Jesus came to shine his light so we could feel free.

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Darkness promises safety and comfort, but it only traps you.

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Light brings exposure, but it also brings healing and restoration.

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Choosing the light means choosing Jesus, even when it's hard and even when it costs you.

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This season, the world will glorify what God calls evil.

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Don't go with the flow.

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Stand in the light and shine it boldly.

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Now spend five minutes in prayer asking God to search your heart and expose any area where you're choosing darkness over light.

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Confess it and ask him to fill you with his spirit.

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Now let's pray.

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Jesus, thank you for bringing your light into my life.

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Help me reject the pool of darkness and stand boldly as a reflection of your truth and love.

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Amen.

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Now remember, Rick has your daily dose of wisdom all week long, starting tomorrow, and I will see you next Saturday.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But remember, I'm here every weekend, and you should be too.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day, Weekends with Lauren, is Kimmy Shirley.

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Special intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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You can message me or Rick at renewedmindsets.com/slash contact.

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I'm so glad we had this time together.

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And don't forget, he's not finished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on weekends with Lauren.

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I love you all so much.

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Bye.