Embrace the Sunset Part 3: Let the Sun Set

Lamentations 3:23-25 (TPT)

New, fresh mercies greet me with every sunrise. So wonderfully great is your faithfulness! I tell my soul, “YAHWEH is my abundant portion. I need nothing more. So, I will put all my hope in him.” YAHWEH is always good to all who trust in him, to the soul who searches for him.

Today marks the final day of this activation. On day one, we learned to appreciate the sunset and celebrate it with the Lord. On day two, we discovered how the setting sun symbolizes not only the end of the day in a chronological sense but also metaphorically. We worked with the Lord to recognize the joys found in both the opportunities and lessons we experienced that day. Today, we will take this understanding to the next level as we “Embrace the Sunset.” This represents God closing doors and bringing conclusions to certain aspects of our lives.

The Spirit of the Lord says, “My people often feel anxious when I lead them into something new. I want them to embrace change as something glorious, like a sunset…The day is done. Enjoy the beauty of its conclusion and all the lessons and truths it holds. Allow it to be complete. Just as you do with the sunset, anticipate the dawning of a new day and all that it brings—opportunities to meet and encounter me in new ways.”

Today, find a quiet location with a clear view of the sunset. As the sun begins to set, take a moment to express gratitude to the Lord for the beauty you see and the lessons you have learned on this stage of your journey with Him. While you watch the sunset, let the vivid imagery spark your inspiration and ignite excitement about the possibilities of stepping into something new with the Lord.

Ask the Lord the following questions:

1. What things is He closing the doors on in your life?

2. What things do you need to allow the sun to set on in your life?

3. What is He transitioning you into?

Thank the Lord for the past season, and consciously release any lingering regrets, anxieties, or unfinished business into His hands. As you watch the sunset, embrace this change and use it as a time to let the Lord help you release control. Ask Him to help you align your perspective with His heart as you navigate this season of transition. Begin to visualize, with His help, the anticipation and excitement for the new day that awaits after the sunset.

In your journal:

• Record scriptures that represent hope, renewal, and fresh encounters with God.
• Include the lessons learned from the sunset and the anticipation for the dawning of new opportunities.

As you journal these revelations and insights with Him, let them serve as reminders to remain in faith as you embrace the possibilities that lie ahead, trusting in God’s guidance and presence.