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Genesis 1:5 ยท KJV

"And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
4And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
5And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
6And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
7And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive the concept of time in your life?

2

What does the creation of day and night symbolize for you?

3

When have you felt a significant change between light and darkness in your life?

Life Application

spirituality

Reflect on how you can bring light into dark situations in your life.

routine

Consider how you can structure your day to reflect a balance between work and rest.

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