Soaking in the Sonlight

Ep.21 When Things Don’t Work Out

Hello there! Here is a message to my brothers and sisters in Christ out there. 
 
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
 
God will work things out for the good and for His glory. Not our will Lord. But let Your will be done. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
 
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
 
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Here is the website for Voice of the Martyrs.
 
https://www.persecution.com/
 
 Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
 
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
 
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light. :)

Ep 20. Here I am Lord

Let’s ask God what He wants us to do in our lives. He knows what’s best, and He knows the future. I pray that we all do everything that He wants us to do in our lives for His Glory (and His Glory alone). 
Here are the Bible verses from today's episode. Feel free to check them out on your own! 
1 Samuel 3:1-10 KJV
“And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down. And the Lord called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, neither was the word of the Lord yet revealed unto him. And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child. Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.”
 
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV 
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
 
Here is an encouraging song about letting God know you are willing to be used by Him. “Here I Am Lord”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF1K2Wi0_Pk
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
Here is the website for Voice of the Martyrs. 
https://www.persecution.com/
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light. :)

Ep 19. Messages from God

Let’s listen to Jesus’ Voice. He is leading us and giving us direction. His message may be great or small, but it will all work for the good and for God’s Glory. 
Here are the Bible verses from today's episode. Feel free to check them out on your own! 
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” Psalm 119:165
 “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.” Isaiah 54:1
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
Here is the website for Voice of the Martyrs. 
https://www.persecution.com/
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light. :)

Ep 18. Listen to Your Elders, They Know Stuff

Do you ever feel like you don't know what to do in life? Do you ever feel confused as to what to do? Well, praying to God is the first step we should take for direction. It would also be worthwhile to listen to the wise counsel of the elders at your church. They know a lot, and their wisdom can give us guidance in this life. They can also pray with us as we ask God for direction. Take a listen to learn more about how one king had to decide between listening to the elders and his peers. Let's see how that turned out for him...
Here are the Bible verses from today's episode. Feel free to check them out on your own! 
 
1 Kings 12:1-15 (Amplified)
 
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children."Hosea 4:6 KJV
 
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Matthew 7:13-14 KJV
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
 
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Here is the website for Voice of the Martyrs. 
https://www.persecution.com/
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
 
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
 
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
 
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light. :)

Ep 17. The ”Boring” Christian

Have you ever been called "boring" for your faith in Jesus Christ? Have you ever been excluded from certain things since people saw you as weird or awkward for being a Christian? Ever felt lonely as a Christian? Well, take a listen. I have some words to encourage you, friend. :) 
 
Luke 2:41-52 KJV"Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."
 
1 Timothy 4:12"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
 
John 8:36"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."
 
1 Peter 2:9"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;"
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
 
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Here is the website for Voice of the Martyrs. 
https://www.persecution.com/
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
 
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
 
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
 
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light. :)
 

Ep 16. Trusting God with Your Studies

Exams coming up at school? Final projects and papers creeping up on you? Take a quick listen for some encouragement for your studies. You can do it! You are almost there! Jesus will see you through it.
 
Scripture from Today:
Philippians 4:13 KJV
“ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
 
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
 
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
 
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
 
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
 
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.

Ep 15. Exercising Spiritually

Frustrated that you haven’t been able to exercise lately? Frustrated that you haven’t been able to do the things that you want to do? Take a listen to hear how God wants us to prioritize spending time with Him. Yes, we may not get to do our favorite activities all the time, but the time spent spiritually is worth more than any exercise, activity, or pastime. Let’s exercise in Christ.
 
Scriptures from Today:
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 KJV
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
 
1 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
“But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”
 
Hebrews 5:12-14 KJV
“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
 
Psalm 27:8 KJV
“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”
 
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
 
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
 
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
 
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
 
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.

Ep 14. Apple of the Eye

"Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings," Psalms 17:8 KJV
 
Jesus will keep you. And that means more than you can imagine. This Christian walk can be challenging and lonely, but it is worth it every day. Jesus, keep me, keep us, as the apple of the eye. No matter how much the world may call after us, hide me, hide us under the shadow of thy wings. Be encouraged, my brothers and sisters out there. Jesus is with you. 
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.

Ep 13. A Rough Road

Hi friends,
Life can be challenging. And some storms and clouds try to block the sun, but that doesn't stop the sun from shining. Above those clouds, rain, and lightning, you will see the sun burning bright to give light to the world. Similarly, Jesus always has a way of reminding us that He always shines...and that He is always working. 
Are you facing some tough times or do you know a friend facing a rough situation? Take a listen and share with a friend. Let's Soak in the Sonlight together.
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.
 

Ep 12. Young and Taking a Stand

Has fear ever stopped you from sharing your faith in Jesus Christ? Has the threat of persecution stopped you from sharing your testimony with others? If so, please take a listen for some encouragement about taking a stand for Christ no matter what. As a child of God, we have power over the enemy...and we have nothing to fear. 
 
Scriptures from This Episode: 
 
Daniel Chapter 3. (King James Version (KJV))
 
2 Corinthians 6:17 " Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you."
 
1 Peter 2:9-10 "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy."
 
1 John 4:4  "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
 
Psalm 27:8-10. " When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up."
 
Isaiah 54:17"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord."
 
Matthew 5:16  "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
 
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
 
1 Peter 5:6-7  “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.