As a young believer I became keenly aware of the war-like nature of belief in Christ–the devil who stalks about at the wood line of our thoughts stalking its prey [1 Peter 5:8]. I am often aware, by the Grace of God, of the lurking lies that creep up from within and sabotage my best attempts at Holy thoughts. Things like lust, anger, animosity, despair, or worry. But today brought a new level of awareness–a new alarm has wrung. I am now aware that this attack on my thoughts is far more subtle than I first thought. It’s something very subversive to my internal worship and moment-to-moment communion with God. Its a shift. A subtle movement of my thoughts away from the divine and meant to divide. It is almost as natural as shifting your weight in your chair. It is however, far more threatening.
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May 09
Illuminating lies…
I awoke today in a strange but familiar funk. From time to time I have strange dreams that leave a glaze or residue on my day. It can be frustrating to have this experience, that you have no control over, color your waking hours. And often times after coming round and remembering these midnight memories, I know that I am in for a battle on this particular day. This is a sign, a signal, that something is afoot. See, I believe the dreams are significant in a march larger way. They are a puzzle piece to a much larger attack I must endure. Call me strange or fanatical if you like, but I believe these dreams and the ensuing battle throughout my day to capture my thoughts and rend my heart into a posture of humility–these things are part of a larger spiritual battle.