BARS OF ENSLAVEMENT

“Oh, the fleeing of youthfulness and the onslaught of aging.”

When I was younger and heard older people say, “I have to get home before it gets dark;” “I don’t go to the gas station after dark;” “I do my grocery shopping and get my hair done early in the morning,” I thought they were too mistrustful.

I was a young whipper-snapper and thought it silly that they had to be in their homes before dark. Well, now that I’m headed toward the aged population, I can relate to the sayings. It seems the world is becoming an ugly, mean, violent place to reside. I’m sure it was mean and ugly when I was younger but I looked at things differently – through the eyes of a youngster. I am now mature and look at the world in a totally different perspective. I’m not as strong, active, and quick as I was as a youth, and realize I wouldn’t be able to handle situations the same today as I did when younger.

I awoke this morning in a sad mood. The enemy had me thinking no one could be trusted, everyone was out for themselves, no one cared about anyone else.

But the Holy Spirit dwelling within me got me back on the right track.

The Holy Spirit reminded me of the kind, honest, generous people that bring me joy. He reminded me that there is still good in the world, and not everyone is evil and cannot be trusted.

don’t want to live like a prisoner in my home and in my community.

do not want to rush home before dusk because of the wickedness that comes out after dark.

Yes, the devil and his little minions love darkness and hate the light – They can do their dirty deeds and not be seen as easily.

But I remember to whom I belong.

The ‘greater’ one lives within me.

I recall that I have authority over Satan and all the powers of darkness.

God’s Holy Spirit lives within me!

We can face life cheerfully when we remember the kindness, beauty, and truthfulness of others.

The ideas that have lighted my way and, time after time, have given me new courage to face life cheerfully have been kindness, beauty, and truth.”____________________________________Albert Einstein