from my notebook

My head is full of thoughts, and I have to write them down.

Satan’s Mind Games

Carnival of Souls

I’ve experienced some profound enlightenment the past several months.  Actually things I already knew in my head but have become real on a much more basic level.

Satan will use any deception possible to keep you from your best.

I have found myself utterly amazed at how I become fearful and dreadful of pending opportunities.  Fun, exciting opportunities that I suddenly

Case in point – my school work.  I’ll dread the assignment, wish it was over, feel all yucky inside about it.  Then I think, you idiot, you’ve been wanting to do this for years.  You enjoy doing this kind of work.  What’s wrong with you?

I realize Satan has managed to make me not enjoy something I really do like doing.  How lame is that.  Yet most of us do it; some more than others.  It’s crazy, but he’s crafty.  He will make you fear a new adventure or endeavor to keep you from doing it.  It gives a whole new depth of meaning to John 10:10 bringing it down to everyday life.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

Don’t let Satan steal your joy today, no matter what you have going on.

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