I feel like the older I get, the more sensitive I am to the battle around me... and at times it's too much to take. The darkness in this world is overwhelming. Lies and sin generate that darkness, and though it's disguised as pleasure and tells people what they want to hear, it's path leads to pain and suffering.
And I sit back, seeing those I love, who are caught up in this merry-go-round that's anything but merry. I hate satan's lies. The deceitfulness of sin blinds so many. And the consequences? Anger, depression, suicide, hatred, confusion, unforgiveness. Satan exists to destroy... I long for the day when he'll be bound by chains and cast into the lake of fire.
My heart breaks for those I love...who are now in chains. But I remember I was once in chains too... if only they could see that freedom comes through surrender... complete surrender. Pride and our culture scream the opposite message and our hearts condemn us as guilty. Yes, we are broken... but there is a Healer. We are hopeless, but there is Hope. We don't deserve love, but there is Love... Jesus Christ. Through Him alone I've been cleansed of sin and guilt and can stand before my Father in Heaven as His daughter. Because of Him and His sacrifice on the cross for me, I have nothing to fear. By His grace, Living Water flows through me and shows me how to live this life. And the peace... the peace He gives is everlasting and carries me through the darkest moments.
Surrender... repentance... humility... words that our culture mocks, but words that lead to Life. I want the world to see Jesus Christ. My heart breaks... but my hope remains because God never stops working.
"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."
2 Peter 3:9
