Wolves in Sheeps Clothing

"In September 2018, Pope Francis said in a homily that "the Great Accuser" (a Biblical name for Satan) was working to "attack bishops" and "uncover their sins" so as to "scandalize the people." Francis delivered the homily at a time when the Vatican hierarchy (including he himself) is facing multiple allegations of covering up sexual abuse." -Snopes.com article

What horrible words, Pope Francis! Only Light exposes the darkness. Darkness cannot drive out darkness. You think it's the Enemy?! Open your eyes! Christ came as the light of the world. To expose the sin of man to see the darkness & a need for a Savior. Stop letting evil reign in the church. God wants us to act justly, love mercy & walk humbly in community with Himself. Wake up & may the Lord have mercy on us all.

"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,

“Awake, O sleeper,
    and arise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”

-Epehesians 5:11-14

You Were Always There...

(I wrote this back on August 13th, 2013)

There I was,
Alone and feeling forgotten
By a love that left me empty and brokenhearted.

He came and left.
I was broken.

But you were always there.

You lit up the room
With your smile and humor.
You knew what would make me laugh.

Your kindness was a balm
Your giving nature were the stitches
Your friendship sewed my heart.

I never knew at the time what I had.
Constantly struggling with my heart.

But you were always there.

Feelings developed and I was scared.
I knew I was afraid to try.

But you were always there.

Through the good and the bad,
The joys and the pain
You stood by my side
Without any gain.

You told me you wanted me.
As a presence.
As a person.
As a whole.
For all my strengths and for all my weaknesses.

I cried, I ran, I hid.

But you were always there.

You never gave up.
You never quit.
You saw me as beautiful.

I've never been romanced,
Till you came along
And taught me how to sing Love's sweet song.

I think the best part of it all
Was that I never saw you coming.

And yet you were always there.




So now, its my turn.
I want to always be there.
I never want to quit.
I never want to run.

I don't want to be the girl I was.
I want to be the woman who's not afraid to try.

I want you.
As a presence.
As a person.
As a whole.
For all your strengths and weaknesses.

I want to fight for you.
I want to always be here.

Because, you my dear...
...You were always there.

Prayer

My God,

Hear my heart's cry...

My heart hurts as I read so many things about the state of our land. A nation that no longer fears You. A nation who believes that prayers don't mean anything. That human action and legislation is the solution. We worship our politicians. Our false idols. We turn a blind eye toward evil & are so quick to blame our neighbors. So quick to point the fingers. So quick to open our mouths to get our point across.

So quick to anger...anger is a domino effect if not controlled & directed properly. Anger leads to pain. To hate. To murder.

Everything seems upside down from my point of view. I'm seeing my brothers & sisters fight. Belittle each other. Doubting, hurting, not believing, faithless & distrusting.

What's wrong with thoughts & prayers? When tragedy strikes, what's the first thing I want to be comforted by my friends and family? Thoughts & prayers...then action. I don't want to disregard that major step when it comes to sorrow. If we forget that step in our process of mourning, we turn bitter & it creates more anger.

People have every right to be angry. But let's not forget to mourn with those who mourn. Let's not let our anger trample over their tears. Their pain. The emptiness of losing a child. A friend. A son. A daughter. A cousin. A student.

Praying is a powerful tool for Christians. There is power in prayer. I know You are hearing our prayers. Let us have the open hearts to see your answer. Didn't Jesus command us to pray as a first response?