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It Is Time to Rise and Shine!


And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. - Romans 13:11

 Dear Friends,

'The Lord is blessing me right now. Lord right now. He woke me up this morning and started me on my way. The Lord is blessing me right now. Lord right now."  The Holy Spirit is my alarm clock.  By God's grace he wakes me up each morning letting me know it is time to rise and shine.

 "Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Isaiah 60:1 KJV

 It is time to rise and shine for the Lord is Faithful.  Each new day is a new beginning.  It is time to get up and get busy.  In our homes, our communities, our schools and churches we have the glory of the Lord empowering us to rise and shine. Do not hesitate in doing good and letting your light shine for the Lord.

 It is time to rise and shine for the Lord is Worthy.  He has blessed us beyond measure.  Good days and in challenging times we are instructed to bless His Holy Name.  It is time to shake the dust off our spirits. Wipe cloudy eyes and see, really see the bright and beautiful glory of God illuminating our paths.

 "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."
     - Daniel 12:3 KJV

 It is time to rise and shine for the Lord is near.  At all times and in all situations we have the majestic company of God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity.
"Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty.  Early in the morning my song shall rise to thee!"  Always present in His Presence.   What a blessing my brothers and sisters.


 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - St. Matthew 5:16 KJV

 It is time to rise and shine!

 God bless!
in Christ,
Sis. Stephanie

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