God has chosen us to live abundantly according to His will, to be obedient to His Word, and to influence the world with the Gospel of Christ. However, as the people of Israel fell short in following God’s will, the Church has also floundered in completely obeying Him. As a result, the world around us is struggling because our lights are not shining as brightly as they should during darkness. There is hope, however, for God has many blessings in store for those who choose to seek Him with their whole hearts, minds, and strength.