Embrace the Sunset Part 1: Reflect & Connect

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. When you observe a sunset, you see a myriad of colours painting the sky. 

Depending on your location, the colors may form a tapestry of bright pinks and purples, or they may manifest as muted pastels of peach and lavender. In some places, the sky might appear as if it’s on fire, blazing with oranges, reds, and yellows.

Regardless of where you are, people watch in awe at this magnificent display of beauty, as the sky signals the end of the day, knowing that after the night, it will give way to a new day. When the sun sets, the day is over and cannot be reclaimed.

So, here is my request to you: Embrace the sunset. As I close the door on what is finished, let it be finished, and do not look back with a longing to hold on to it. 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.”

Activation:

This is a three-part activation that will occur over the next three days, allowing you time to dive deeply into each activation and thoroughly partner with God as you transition from the old to the new with Him.

Day One: Reflect and Connect with a Sunset Walk

Take a “Sunset Walk” to simply enjoy the beauty of the sunset. Allow the changing landscape and skies to inspire reflection and deepen your connection with the Lord. As you watch the sunset, reflect on the scripture Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies announce what his hands have made.” 

Relax as you take in the sunset, breathing deeply and letting the stress of the day fade away along with the setting sun. Pay close attention to how the sky transforms, noting the colors that emerge. Observe your feelings, how your body is responding, and any emotional reactions or spiritual insights that arise during this time. Be sure to journal your observations.

Connection: Artists appreciate it when you engage with them about their work. Begin a conversation with the Lord, discussing His glorious creations and the magnificent display in the sky as the sun sets. Talk to Him about the sunset as you would to a friend. Enjoy the moment!

Psalm 19:1 (NCV)

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies announce what his hands have made.

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.

Isaiah 22:22 (ESV)

And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David. He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.