unconventional

A few weeks ago, Patrick and I went to see the new movie Devil.  I really really loved it.  I’ve discovered lately that I’m pretty much a fan of anything that acknowledges God, especially if it is something thought-provoking and discussion worthy.  I will admit, however, that it scared the crap out of me.  I came home that night and literally got on my knees next to Keenan’s crib and prayed for God’s protection.  And I’ve wondered often the last few weeks about the Devil taking on human form in today’s world.

I should probably preface this entry by saying that of all the people I’ve known in my life, there is probably none who have been as sheltered as me.  Sometimes I wonder how my parents were able to guard me so well from truly evil things in this world.  And right now, in this moment, I am so grateful for that protection.

Anyway, these past few days, I was reminded that Satan is real, alive and he is breathing terrible infestation in our world.  I do not mean to scare you…and I don’t want to depress you…but I do think we could all use the reminder. He wants to hurt you and he fights dirty.  He wraps sin in pretty paper…he places it in appetizing yumminess.  “I’ll take one of each, please.”  Sometimes, we realize pretty quickly how wrong we were.  But sometimes, and this is the worst, we may not even have a clue that what we’re doing is leading us somewhere we don’t want to be.

My husband told me today that of Christ’s specific commands in the Bible, the command He gave the most: Do not fear.  JerriAnn reminded me Saturday that there is nothing that God can’t heal.  And Delaine told me tonight that Jesus’ blood covers all sin.  And I can testify that these last weeks of spiritual growth were Him stregthening me for the battle ahead.  I’m honored He chose me and I’m blown away that He’s given me His Spirit so that I can be more than a conqueror!!! 

If you get a chance, read Romans 8:35-39.  Better yet, read it out loud.