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| this was the exact photo I saw on twitter, so, credits go to twitter and not me. |
Of course, we all know what an eclipse looks like and what it means scientifically
An eclipse is defined by scientific experts as:
an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.
An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.
and as we all know an eclipse has two types:
The term eclipse is most often used to describe either a solar eclipse, when the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth's surface, or a lunar eclipse, when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. However, it can also refer to such events beyond the Earth–Moon system: for example, a planet moving into the shadow cast by one of its moons, a moon passing into the shadow cast by its host planet, or a moon passing into the shadow of another moon. A binary star system can also produce eclipses if the plane of the orbit of its constituent stars intersects the observer's position.
*THANK YOU GOOGLE :)
but for me, an eclipse has a different meaning, it goes beyond what science can ever explain. I am not saying that these definitions are not correct, however, the definition of an eclipse is much more deeper than this and it can be defined in just one word. HOPE. For me, this is what an eclipse signifies, HOPE. Sure, an eclipse is fascinating to witness and truly remarkable,and some would even describe that seeing an eclipse as a phenomenal type of experience because for one part, it is. I believe An Eclipse is a symbol of Hope.
An eclipse is not permanent.
Just like everything else in this world, everything changes because nothing is permanent. And according to Pippin's Corner of the Sky "Everything has its season, everything has its time" and this eclipse too shall pass. Yes, it can be quite freaky to see something so radiant being covered by something so dark, like all the light in the world just vanished and darkness took over--it's like when a person is going thru a rough time and all that person sees is darkness, like the light has been covered completely--and for some, this can be true, but it doesn't last. Again, NOTHING IS PERMANENT.So, this season of darkness shall come to an end in time-Hang in there, and hold on to HOPE.
A person can only lead to depression or hopelessness if s/he loses HOPE. Never lose Hope no matter how tough a situation may be because God made you for a reason and for a purpose, you are meant to shine as bright as the sun, no one can ever diminish the radiant light that God has entrusted to you. You were meant to be the salt and light of this world,
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
-Matthew 5:13-16
never let anything nor anyone steal that bright light from you. Protect it and nurture it like your own child as God has nurtured and cared for you all these years. Sometimes we get so caught up with how life hits us that we forget who we are in Christ--not because we meant for it to reach this point but because we easily get distracted of the pleasures of this world and we have to remember how sneaky the enemy will be.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23
Protect your joy and all the fruits of the Holy Spirit, if you don't trust me, satan would do anything and take all the chances he could get just to steal everything he can from you before you least expect it. Be on guard and always cling to the Holy Spirit at ALL times. Remember, it is satan's duty to steal, kill and destroy.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. -John 10:10
Sure, life can get hard and restless at times, but this doesn't mean that what you are experiencing now is the same now and forever--no one is like that but our God who lives and is the same today and forever. He made you with a specific reason that only HE knows. He allows us to experience certain things not because HE wants to break us but because HE wants to build us into the mighty men and women that we were meant to be in the first place. No one can ever hurt us.
“They shall not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” -Isaiah 11:9
God loves us too much to allow anything hurt us. He blesses us with an overwhelming amount of strength that HE reveals through these tough times.
"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." -2 Corinthians 12:9
The problem with us human beings, we sometimes think that we can handle everything on our own because we are the children of God--this is taken into the wrong context, yes, this is true, we can endure everything, provided that we allow God to walk with us in every single step of this journey and this includes the good and the bad moments in our lives. When we're experiencing something great, REJOICE with and in God. Give this joy back to HIM. and if we're feeling restless and helpless, don't carry the burden alone, take all that and surrender it back to God. He wants that weight. HIS POWER IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS. Let HIM show you the true meaning of strength as HE refreshes you with HIS word and comforts you with HIS presence that when this season of eclipse comes to an end--you will be shining brighter than you have ever imagined and you may proudly be that banner of CHRIST by sharing how amazing God really is. God never gave up on us, so why should we be any different and give up on life? Let hope rise inside of you and allow grace to take hold of you--Remember that nothing is permanent and everything has a season and every season has a reason. It isn't our job to find out what that reason is, it is our duty to find our gift and allow God's grace to take over our lives as we use our God given gifts to fulfill our purpose.
Hope is one of God's wonderful gifts, never lose it, USE it :)
An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.
and as we all know an eclipse has two types:
The term eclipse is most often used to describe either a solar eclipse, when the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth's surface, or a lunar eclipse, when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. However, it can also refer to such events beyond the Earth–Moon system: for example, a planet moving into the shadow cast by one of its moons, a moon passing into the shadow cast by its host planet, or a moon passing into the shadow of another moon. A binary star system can also produce eclipses if the plane of the orbit of its constituent stars intersects the observer's position.
*THANK YOU GOOGLE :)
An eclipse is not permanent.
Just like everything else in this world, everything changes because nothing is permanent. And according to Pippin's Corner of the Sky "Everything has its season, everything has its time" and this eclipse too shall pass. Yes, it can be quite freaky to see something so radiant being covered by something so dark, like all the light in the world just vanished and darkness took over--it's like when a person is going thru a rough time and all that person sees is darkness, like the light has been covered completely--and for some, this can be true, but it doesn't last. Again, NOTHING IS PERMANENT.So, this season of darkness shall come to an end in time-Hang in there, and hold on to HOPE.
A person can only lead to depression or hopelessness if s/he loses HOPE. Never lose Hope no matter how tough a situation may be because God made you for a reason and for a purpose, you are meant to shine as bright as the sun, no one can ever diminish the radiant light that God has entrusted to you. You were meant to be the salt and light of this world,
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
-Matthew 5:13-16
never let anything nor anyone steal that bright light from you. Protect it and nurture it like your own child as God has nurtured and cared for you all these years. Sometimes we get so caught up with how life hits us that we forget who we are in Christ--not because we meant for it to reach this point but because we easily get distracted of the pleasures of this world and we have to remember how sneaky the enemy will be.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. -John 10:10
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| NEVER ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN. You owe it to yourself. |
Sure, life can get hard and restless at times, but this doesn't mean that what you are experiencing now is the same now and forever--no one is like that but our God who lives and is the same today and forever. He made you with a specific reason that only HE knows. He allows us to experience certain things not because HE wants to break us but because HE wants to build us into the mighty men and women that we were meant to be in the first place. No one can ever hurt us.
“They shall not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” -Isaiah 11:9
God loves us too much to allow anything hurt us. He blesses us with an overwhelming amount of strength that HE reveals through these tough times.
"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." -2 Corinthians 12:9
The problem with us human beings, we sometimes think that we can handle everything on our own because we are the children of God--this is taken into the wrong context, yes, this is true, we can endure everything, provided that we allow God to walk with us in every single step of this journey and this includes the good and the bad moments in our lives. When we're experiencing something great, REJOICE with and in God. Give this joy back to HIM. and if we're feeling restless and helpless, don't carry the burden alone, take all that and surrender it back to God. He wants that weight. HIS POWER IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS. Let HIM show you the true meaning of strength as HE refreshes you with HIS word and comforts you with HIS presence that when this season of eclipse comes to an end--you will be shining brighter than you have ever imagined and you may proudly be that banner of CHRIST by sharing how amazing God really is. God never gave up on us, so why should we be any different and give up on life? Let hope rise inside of you and allow grace to take hold of you--Remember that nothing is permanent and everything has a season and every season has a reason. It isn't our job to find out what that reason is, it is our duty to find our gift and allow God's grace to take over our lives as we use our God given gifts to fulfill our purpose.Hope is one of God's wonderful gifts, never lose it, USE it :)
STAY BLESSED everyone!
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