EVERYONE'S SHADOWI have an unshakeable shadow, but not the one in which you think I see it in the eye of my mind, not constant, yet before me when I blink I have tried to leave its ghostly presence, to release myself from the existence of this thing. I sometimes find myself walking faster, cutting alleys, slipping corners... anything The shadow has been my companion for years, keeping me company from dusk till dawn alike. I often see the outline of my bodiless visitor, its image burning in my heart through the night "It will be with you forever," the enemy taunted, "upon this you always may depend It matters not what God has said to you This companion remains with you till the end " How can I be free from my tormentor? How can I beat him at his own game? All my life the shadow has been before me; can there be no hope? Will my life ever change? Over time my shadow and I became familiar; it seldom speaks, but its words still sting the same "All you need know of me is what I tell you. I'm known by shame, but guilt is my favorite name " Guilt, it said, was a favorite alias, a constant reminder of life's surreal and perverse With those words ringing in my heart's ear, I believed I would never be free my curse Then, just when I was ready to throw in the towel, just when I was ready to quit the game, I received a visit from the One and Only peace bearer, The One with power to defeat my shadow at its game With all my vain efforts finally exhausted, and all my futile power plays at an end, I succumbed to the persuasion of the righteous One; The One who said He would be an eternal friend He spoke to my shadow in a whisper, never raising His voice in a futile tone Then I saw the shadow quiver and disappear from before me. In that single instant, it vanished and was gone Who are You, stranger? Truly, I must thank You. I know my life will never be the same Please tell me who You are that I might repay You "You can't," He said, "but... JESUS is the name " GREAT CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT JOURNAL FOR WOMEN This beautiful faux marble sermon notes journal features our original poem, EVERYONE'S SHADOW, which we wrote to be a reminder that there is victory in Christ over feelings of guilt and shame. Every time you use this notebook, you can read the poem and be reminded that there is freedom in Jesus, and by his stripes we are healed. This inspirational notebook will make a thoughtful and useful gift for anybody dealing with guilt and shame. This church notebook for taking notes during the sermon is designed with sixty (plus one bonus) two page spreads and includes ample space for the date, speaker, place, scripture, main points, life application, and prayer requests. Taking notes during sermons and messages enables you to engage with the Word preached and remember it better. You will be able to look back at your notes to continually reflect and meditate on what the Lord spoke to you through the message, and be able to apply the Word to your life in a deeper way. You can also use this journal when listening to speakers on the radio or watching on television. This notebooks is a great bible study tool to aid in your walk with Christ. FEATURES AND USES OF THIS JOURNAL6"x9"- Fits easily in a backpacks, tote bags, handbags, and glove compartments61 two page spreads - 90 GSM white high quality paperPremium Designed Matte cover - absorbs scratches and scuffsUse for sermons, guest speakers, Sunday school, small group bible studies, youth groups, ministry conferences, camp meeting Matching companion 6x9 Blank Lined, To Do Planner, Dot Grid journal, ACTS Prayer journal, and 8.5x11 Composition Notebook, ACTS and SOAP journals available to make a beautiful gift set. Nice gift basket item. Buy this Christian journal today and remember that in
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