Romans 15

 IT'S NEW YEARS EVE!!!!!

Romans 15 first starts out by talking about how we should not be trying to please our self's, we should try to please God. It says that even Jesus did this, he was always trying to please God he never did anything to make him look good. Then it talks about how we should accepted everyone. It says: Therefore, accept each other just as Christs has accepted you so that God will be given the glory. (Romans 15:7 NLT).  I like this verse because it is how I want to be. I want to accept everyone because God has so why shouldn't I?

My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone elts. (Romans 15:20 NLT). I really like this verse too because I really hope I could be like that, just tell everyone I could about God.

Romans 14

Romans 14 is another really great chapter that talks a lot about accepting others.

It starts out by talking about how we should accepted everyone and leave the judging to God. Then it starts talking about how we must live and die for God because that is what Jesus did for us. It says: Christ died and rose again for this very purpose- to be Lord of the living and of the dead. (Romans 14:9 NLT).

Then in Romans 14 it talks about how we should not judge other believers (or any one for that matter) because we are just as bad and maybe even worse then them. Then it says in verse 13: So let's stop condemning each other. Decide to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. (Romans 14:13 NLT). I really liked this verse because this is how we should live! We should not be judging others its not right we have no superiority over any one! Also we should be lifting each other up as Christians, not tearing others down.

Romans 13

Romans 13 talks a lot about trusting authority and how love is the answer.

Romans 13 starts by talking about how authority is something everyone need to honor. It says that people are put into authority roles because God wants them there, so we should honor them and do what they say. It says: Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in position of authority have been placed there by God. (2) So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. (Romans 13:1-2 NLT).

Next Romans 13 talked about how love is so important. When you love your neighbor as yourself you will be fulfilling what God wants you to do. It says: For the commandments say, "you must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet." These- and other such commandments- are summed up in this one commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself." (10) Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God's law. (Romans 13:9-10 NLT). 

Romans 12

I really liked reading Romans 12. It had some really good things in it! 

The first thing Romans 12 talked about was how we should worship God. Then it says: Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT). This verse is talking about how when you are worshiping God it should be between you and him. You should worship to please him. Not because it is the cool thing to do. If you worship God the way that is good for you and that has an impact on you then you will please God.

Second Romans 12 talks about is how we each have different gifts. We should use these gifts to help bring glory to God. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. (Romans 12:6 NLT). What is one of your gifts?

  Third Romans 12 talks about how you should always be ready to help others and you should love others as well. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (11) Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. (Romans 12:10-11 NLT). 

The last thing Romans 12 talks about is really explaining the golden rule. It says that if someone is rude to you you should should try not to be rude back. Instead you should try to act honorable and try to help them with whatever they need. It also says that you should leave the judging to God. It says: Instead, "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
In doing this you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads." (Romans 12:20 NLT).

Romans 11

 The first thing in Romans 11 talks about is how God did not reject his own people. It says: It is the same today, for a few of the people of Israel have remained faithful because of God's grace- his undeserving kindness in choosing them. (6) And since it is through God's kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God's grace would not be what it really is- free and undeserving. (Romans 11:5-6  NLT). These verses are talking about how God loves us and he will forgive us. It also talks about how we don't deserve his grace. It also talks about the people's good works are not what saves them but it is actually God's grace. Have you ever felt that you did not deserve something?
Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel turned down God's offer of salvation, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they finally accept it. (Romans 11:12 NLT). I like this verse because it talks about how if everyone accepts God then everyone will be happy and we will all be with him in heaven we also probably get way more done. Then it starts talking about how God is both kind and severe. He is kind if you trust in him but if you stop trusting him he will be angry with you.

Then it talks about how God will save everyone as long as the Gentiles come to him. It talks about how great God is because of his mercy for us. 

Romans 10

I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday! There is no bible study tonight. :(

The first part of Romans 10 talks about how the people did not understand God's way. They tried to reach God by following his law. Then it says: For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God. (Romans 10:4 NLT). This verse is talking about how because Jesus came and died on the cross for us we don't have to follow the law. Now we just have to accepted Jesus and we will be forgiven and we will spend forever with him in heaven.

Then it stars talking about how to get saved. It says: If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (10) For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. (Romans 10:9-10 NLT). Then it starts talking about how we must go out and spread the word about Jesus and what he did for us. Some people may not receive the message the first time, maybe not even the third or forth time. It's all right though because it says: And later Isaiah spoke boldly for God, saying, "I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me." (Romans 10: 20 NLT). I think that this verse is talking about how when we open our self's up to God we will find that everything will work out because we will be able to trust God.

Romans 9

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope everyone has a great day and that we all remember what this day is truly about! Its all about Jesus and him coming for us and saving us so that we would be forgiven for our sins.

Romans 9 starts by talking about how God chose his people and what it meant to be chosen by God. Then it says: My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief (3) for my people, my Jewish brothers and sisters. I would be willing to be forever cursed- cut off from Christ!- if that would save them. (Romans 9:2-3 NLT). These verses talk about what someone might have to do to save someone! It also kinda talks about how we should feel when we meet someone that does not know God, we should be upset and want to do everything we can to help them find God. Then it talks about how God uses people to help him. He does this to make the riches of his glory shine even brighter on those to whom he shows mercy, who were prepared in advance for glory. (Romans 9:23 NLT).

Then in chapter 9 it talks about how the Gentiles were not following Gods standards but they were still made right with God because of their faith in God. It says: What does all this mean? Even though the Gentiles were not trying to follow God's standards they were made right with God. And it was by faith that this took place. (Romans 9:30 NLT). Has there ever been a time when your faith really helped you?

Romans 8

We are already half way done with Romans can you believe it? Thanks again to everyone who is reading and posting! Keep it up you are all doing great! :)

The first part of Romans 8 talks about how the law could not save us because of our sinful nature. So God sent his son Jesus to save us. Then it talks about how people who think of sinful things will never please God. But people who think of good things will always please God. Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. (Romans 8:5 NLT). Then it says that when Jesus is with us we are forgiven, and because he is in us we belong to God. Because of this it says: And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In God's glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. (Romans 8:17 NLT).

Next it talks about how God knows about us, how he knows what we need even before we pray for it. It also talks about how God helps us in times of need. And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. (Romans 8:26 NLT). Has there ever been a time when you knew you had to trust God?

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who could ever be against us? (Romans 8:31 NLT). This verse is talking about how if God is with us then we can do anything because he will take care of us. Then in chapter 8 it starts talking about how we can never be separated from the Lord.

Romans 7

We have made it through our first week of Romans! Thank you everyone who has commented! I hope everyone is learning a lot!

The first part of Romans 7 talks about how we can only try to reach God when we are alive. We can't do anything when we are dead. That is why we must do everything we can to bring glory to his name while we are alive! Have you ever done anything for God? What did you do and how did you feel afterwords? 

Then it talks about how God's law shows us what we should and should not do. It says: Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law has not said, "You must not covet." (Romans 7: 7 NLT). Have you ever heard a law and realized that if no would of told you about the law you would of broken it?

The third part of Romans 7 talks about how we as humans are slaves to sin. We can't help it we are going to sin, there is nothing we can do about it. (18) And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right but I can't. (19) I want to do what is good, but I don't. I don't want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. (20) But if I do what I don't want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. (Romans 7:18-20 NLT). Then it talks about how there is something inside of us that makes it hard for us to do the right thing. Have you ever found it really hard to do the right thing? What made it so hard?

Romans 6

Romans 6 talks about sin.

Romans 6 starts by talking about what it means when we are baptized. Then it starts talking about how because we accepted Christ, we do everything with him. And since we died with Christ, we know we will also live with him. (Romans 6:8 NLT). Then it talks about how we should only be living for God and that sin should not be controlling our life. Then it says: For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 NLT). This verse is talking about how once we believe in God our sins are forgiven and we can live with God forever in heaven.

Romans 5

Romans 5 is another really good chapter!

This chapter starts by talking about how our faith in God is what really saves us. We also know that with God we know that when there is hard times we can give the problem to God and he will handle it. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. (4) and endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. (5) and this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. (Romans 5:3-5 NLT). This chunk of scripture is talking about how with God we don't have to worry about our problems, because when we turn them over to God we know that he will handle them. It also talks about how much our faith will grow when we trust him. The it talks about how Jesus came and died for us, which shows how much he loves us. Has there ever been a time when it was really hard to trust God with something? Why do you think it was so hard?

The next thing Romans 5 talks about is the sin that Adam brought into the world. While Adam brought sin into the world Jesus brought forgiveness into the world. Adams sin led to condemnation but Jesus' gift led to us being with God. (v 16). then it says: Yes, Adam's one sin brings condemnation fro everyone, but Christs one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. (Romans 5:18).   

Romans 4

This chapter talks all about Abraham.

The chapter opens up by talking about how Abraham was really the founder of the Jewish religion. Then it says that he was counted as righteous because of his faith in God, not because he was circumcised. It also said that this is how we are counted, by our faith in God. Then the chapter talks about the great relationship Abraham had with God. Because of his obedience to God, God promised him that he would be "the father of many nations." Verse 16 says: So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham's. For Abraham is the father of all who believe.  (Romans 4:16 NLT). This verse is talking about how everyone gets the chance to be with God, they just have to choose him and trust him. Then it talks about how much Abraham's faith grew and how much our faith will grow.

Romans 3

Romans 3 was really good too! It talked about some really important things! Also don't forget that we have bible study tonight at 6:30 and we will be covering Acts 25- Romans 3!

The first part of the chapter talks about when people are lying to you, you can always trust and count on God because he will always tell you the truth. Then the people said that their sinfulness was okay because it shows how not to act and it shows how righteous God is. (Verse 5 says this). Has there ever been a time when you gave in to peer pressure? If so how did you feel afterwords?

The second part talks about how everyone sins!
"No one is righteous- not even one. (11) No one is truly wise, no one is seeking God. (12) All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.  (13) Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongs are filled with lies. Snake venom drips from their lips, (14) Their mouth are full of cursing and bitterness. (15) They rush to commit murder. (16) Destruction and misery always follow them. (17) They don't know where to find peace. (18) They have no fear of God at all." (Romans 3:10-18 NLT). This big chunk of scripture is talking about the types of bad things we as people do. It is also talking about what will happen if we continue to do these bad things.

The last part of the chapter talked about how we can be forgiven. To be forgiven we must believe in what Jesus did for us. If it was not for Jesus we would still be getting punished because of our sins. Because of what Jesus did for us we can be with God forever after we accepted him. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ, and this is true for everyone who believes no matter who we are. (Romans 3:22 NLT). What was it like for you the first time you completely trusted God with something? 

Romans 2

 Romans 2 has a lot of good things in it!

Paul starts this chapter by talking about how people can't judge other people because it is bad! Only God can and will judge people! Everyone was doing some really bad things so it was wrong for them to act like they were so good and there was nothing wrong with them. Paul then talks about how forgiving God is. Paul was trying to warn these people about the day when God would judge them for their actions. Paul talked about how angry God will get at these people: But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. (Romans 2:8 NLT).

 Next Paul talked about how these people believed that they were okay and they could teach people about God. They thought that the sins they were committing were not bad enough so they could teach others about what not to do. Paul then starts asking them questions about if what they follow what they are teaching others. Paul then tells them that they are not true Jews because their hearts are not in the right place. Verse 29: No a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circiumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God's sprit. And a person with a change heart seeks praise from God not from people. (NLT). Has there ever been a time when you were trying to please someone that was not God?

Romans 1

All right time to start reading through the book of Romans! :)

Okay so Romans is written by Paul, who was chosen by God to tell the story of Jesus. God gave Paul the authority to talk to the Gentiles about what Jesus had done for them.

The next thing is that Paul writes a letter that talks about how he wants to see the Gentiles to talk to them about Jesus. He has not been able to go until know. In verse 11 it says: For I long to visit you so I can bring some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the lord. (NLT) What is one of your gifts? Have you ever thought about using it for God? Have you used it for God?

Next in Romans 1 it starts talking about how sinful the world had gotten. The people started acting as if they did not care for God at all. They never did anything for God or even worship him! Instead of worshiping him normally they started worshiping idols and doing things that were very wrong. God abandoned these people because of what they were doing. The people realized  what  they were doing was not pleasing to God but they kept doing it anyway and they encouraged others to continue to do the bad things. Has there ever been a time in your life when you were doing something wrong and you realized it but you did not stop doing the bad thing?

John 21 last chapter

Wow this is the last chapter of John. It is such an amazing chapter, do not miss reading it even though its Sunday. Jesus appears to His disciples for a third time, while they are fishing. He feeds them fish and forgives Peter in a special way for denying Him. There is so much you can learn in this last chapter of John. You guys have done great and we have finished our first book of the Bible. We don't know what book is next but we will decide at church and I will update this afterwards. Read this chapter as soon as you can because God has something for each of us in it.

John 20

John 20 is a really joyful chapter! I can feel God's presence and joy just by reading it! At the start of it, Mary goes to Jesus' tomb and finds it empty. She then runs and tells the disciples that someone took Jesus' body.

The disciples eventually get to meet Jesus, and Thomas has to put his hands in Jesus' scars before he believes. John 20:25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in  his hands and put my finger where the nails weer, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it."  John 20:27 Then he said to THomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." There is spiritual, physical, and archeological proof that Jesus rose. We all know he has from what He has done in our life. We need to stop spending time doubting Jesus, (I have been guilty of doubting lots of times) and believe in Him. We probably won't get to put our fingers in His scars till heaven, but Jesus in verse 29 blessed those who don't see Him and believe. John 20:29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed in me."

John 19

We are almost done with John. John 19 is the chapter where Jesus gets crucified. I had to read John 20 also because I didn't want to start my day with that chapter only. Jesus is so amazing with what He did for us. There has never been anyone perfectly innocent like He was. He is the only one who didn't deserve crucifixion, yet He willing died for those that did. Jesus is truly amazing.

John 18

John 18 is a tough chapter to read. It marks the transition from Jesus going around teaching, to Him being lead to the cross. I learned most from the way Jesus' held Himself when He was being persecuted. I would of shouted and argued, but Jesus trusted in God, His Father. He knew that exactly what God wants would be done, so all He did was pray right before it happened.

Impact highschool is starting a Bible Study on Wednesdays. It will most likely start at 7:00 at the Hinkle's house. We are going to wait until after Thanksgiving to start it. Since we will be done with John by then we are deciding what books to do next. Either Job or Acts, or if people are willing to do 2 chapters a day then both. Keep up the great work on John!

John 17

John 17 Is a really interesting chapter. In it Jesus does two things. He prays for His disciples, Then He prays for US. It is so amazing to know that Jesus left a prayer He said for people now-a-days in His Word. His prayer really only had one thing in it.

John 17:20-21 I am praying not only for these disciples, but also for all who will ever believe in me because of their testimony. My prayer for all of them is that they will be one, just as you and I are one, Father-that just as you are in me and I am in you, so they will be in us, and the world will believe you sent me.

The one thing that Jesus prayed for us is that we may be united as one. I think that as a high school group we are doing good in this because we are almost all united in this Bible study. As you can see John 17 is a really great chapter  and you guys will enjoy reading it.

John 16

We are on John 16 today! John 16 is a really interesting chapter  because Jesus stops speaking in parables. He plainly tells the disciples who He is, and teaches about prayer and the Holy Spirit. Finally, in this chapter this chapter the disciples start to understand who Jesus is and what He is doing. I was reading in a serendipity Bible today and I found these questions helpful for my Bible reading. I am going to list them so that you guys can use them too.

What are the disciples feeling now?

What is their grief keeping them from understanding? (v.17)

What three things will the Holy Spirit do? (v. 8-11)

What peace does Jesus offer? (V.33)

Those are some of the questions from a serendipity Bible. You don't need to answer them, but you will know the answers of you read the chapter slowly and think about it. Have a great day Impact church! Keep up the great job on the Bible reading plan!

John 15

Happy Veterans Day! Since I'm the only one of us that actually has school today I've got to post early still.
John 15, just like all the chapters, is amazing! I felt like it taught me as much as a chapter of Proverbs except in a more spiritual way. If you want to know how to do big things for God, this chapter tells you how. John 15 also talk about how the world hates those that do not belong to it. Its a very short chapter so make sure you spend lots of time dwelling on it. I can't wait to see all that God reveals today! Have a God blessed Veteran's Day!

John 14

John 14 we are two thirds done with this amazing book of the Bible! John 14 is a great chapter because Jesus is talking the whole time! Church was awesome today, make sure you guys show up at high school and youth 2nite. It is at 6006 Casswell Circle for highschool, and at the Maciver's house for middle school. See you guys there!

John 13 has answered a question that I have had for a very long time. There are SO many churches in North Carolina. I have always wondered two things: What makes a church on track for God different? and what makes Impact church different? Joe, Brian, my dad, and I are together reading John 13. John 13:34-35 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. At most churches since we do not listen to Jesus' guideline, new comers do not see the love Jesus showed us, being shown by us to each other. We don't make it our job to know everyone's name, or at least as many as we can, we always leave an empty seat in between us and the next person. We show up when the service starts and leave when it ends, never having time to love on our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. That's not the vision Jesus has for any church. That's not the vision Jesus has for Impact church! What needs to make Impact church different from other churches, and showing to the world that we are different, that Christ has truly changed us, is our love for one another. John 13 is amazing! God is amazing! comment about all that God shows you today! John 13:35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.

John 12

John 12

John 12 is Friday's Bible reading! I loved this chapter soooooooooooooooooooooo (23, Does that count?) much, when I read it this morning! Yesterday, I went on a run with one of my school friends that is a senior. We started talking about God, and He told me about why he thought Jesus said a Christian is a seed. He showed me how a seed is dead, then once it receives water it starts to live and grow. We were dead in sin, but then we received living water from Jesus. Now everyday we grow stronger in our faith, and closer to Jesus. Yesterday as a group we learned so many things from God.

Abbey talked about John 11:35 Jesus wept. She showed us how the verse revealed, even though Jesus is God he was also human.

Maria liked in John 11:4 when Jesus said, "this sickness does not end in death. No it is for God's glory so that God's Son must be glorified through it." Maria liked it because whenever bad things happen her faith grows so it helps keep in mind that God has a plan for us.

Jackie pointed out that in John 11:9 when Jesus referred to the 12 hours of daylight he could have been referring to the disciples letting them know they have the light of God in them.   

Brian showed how the reason Jesus waited 4 days to heal Lazarus could have been so more people could witness his miracle. And when you read John 12 today you can see he is right.

Mrs. Hinkle showed us that Ciaphas, who prophesied Jesus' death was a Saducee and didn't believe in ressurection or afterlife.

We learned all this in just John 11 so I can't wait to see what we learned at the end of this. Also I will probably put together a booklet of what you guys learned while reading through John if your interested. Keep reading the Bible, and grow closer to God.

Glory to God! God bless all of you!

John 11

John 11. We are more than halfway through John. I have grown so  much in my Christian faith in God. through this time we spend with God. Doing this as a church group helps a lot because when we all share what we learned, we learn from everyone. Way to go for those of you that are sticking with this. John 11 is one of my favorite chapters of the Bible now! You guys are such an amazing high school group. I have never gotten another group to read through the Bible like this, and even if I did they wouldn't enjoy it as much as you guys do. Keep up the great work! He who honors God, God will honor him.(1 Samuel 2:30) I can't wait to see what you God reveals to us today!

John 10

John 10 is our reading today. It's about Jesus being our shepherd. It's hard for me to focus on this stuff right now because of the election. Obama is our president again and Romans 13:1 (ESV) LEt every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. I don't know what God's doing with our country right now, but Romans 8:28 (NIV) But we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Keep up the great work on the Bible Reading Plan, and in case you haven't noticed people can respond to posts so you should check back either a few hours or a day later to see what someone said about what you said.
God bless you all! Have great days!

We are on day 9 today which means we're reading John 9. You guys are doing awesome reading through John. Put God first and read it even if you have lots of work. 

Mathew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.

If you put God first and spend just a few minutes with Him even when you could of studied for a science test or something, then He will give you everything you need. Also it is good to take breaks in between studying. God won't give you more than you can handle. The amount He gives you just might not be handleable (10) without Him.

Secondly, If you are like me and sometimes you read the Bible and 5 minutes later you can't remember what you read, or you want to learn more from your reading and get closer to God, then you should check out this website. I'm doing the S. O. A. P. thing today.


 






 

John 8

Hey Impact Students! This is where we will probably start discussing John or any other books we read in the future, since some of us don't have facebooks.

Week 2 of reading through John. John 8 is the chapter today. Before you read the Bible try to pray a little bit for God to reveal stuff to you, and to open up your heart and mind. This always helps me be able to focus more on my Bible reading.

This website has really good insight on how to read the Bible.

Once  you read just comment what you learned 

It won't let me comment since I made the blog sooo This is what I learned:In John 7:8 Jesus said, "he who is without sun throw the first stone." This verse really convicted me to stop condemning people that sin because I am not sinless and Jesus who is will take care of it.

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12 ESV) I liked this verse too. It's very hard not to trip when you're walking in a dark room, but when it's light you really have to try to trip. When You are close to Jesus, He shows you where you should and shouldn't go, by lighting your path. However even when your path is lit up you still have to remove obstacles in your way.