Charlottesville Wake Up Call

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I didn’t want to write this post.

A topic of this magnitude, and the tragedy that befell our nation on Saturday was something that I cannot find the adequate words to describe.

I was asked by numerous readers to write about Saturday’s Charlottesville terrorism, and truthfully, I’m sick to my stomach thinking about the grossly pathetic and ignorant behavior displayed by the white supremacist group. And it shocks and saddens me to think that this benighted ideology is still present in our 2017-America.

And as I sat there, gape-mouthed, in horror at what I was watching on TV, the only thing I could think about was one word:

Evil.

There is evil in the world.

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This is not going to be a fun post. I’m telling you that right now. And frankly, I’m getting heart palpitations thinking about the direction I feel the Holy Spirit leading me, but Saturday was a wake up call.

This topic is going to make you uncomfortable. And if it doesn’t, well it should.

Satan.

The devil’s greatest victory was making the world believe he wasn’t real.

But I’m here to tell you that he is real. And there is evil in the world because of it.

You all know that I was severely anorexic for several years. I starved myself down to 78 pounds. I was destroying myself and anyone else that stood in my way.

You know this.

But what I haven’t really ever shared was an experience I had at inpatient.

If you’ve read any of my early blog, you’ll hear me refer a lot to “ED” — which stands for “Eating Disorder.” It’s how doctors and therapists personify the disease. It helps to give the disease a face or a persona so that we can channel our fighting efforts and anger towards defeating an enemy: ED.

Well, I’m here to tell you, ED is actually Satan.

There. I said it.

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During my disease, I was lying to everyone in my life – my parents, my friends, my doctors – that I did not have an eating disorder. I was lying about pretty much everything – from the food I was throwing away, to my exercise habits, to the “pain” I was supposedly having, to where I would go after school. Everything. For two years. Two years worth of lies and just this web of deceit had been stuffed away in my soul, blackening it like an aggressive cancer.

And one day during my therapy session at inpatient, I finally came clean to my therapist. About everything.

And I remember it clear as day. I was sitting outside on the patio with my therapist…we’ll call him Todd.

And I had my knees curled up to my chin, and I was sitting in a little ball, trying to be as small as possible, rocking back and forth. Shaking. And out of my mouth, came the ugliest, most cavernous, deep, dark voice I’ve ever heard – “I LIED.” I can’t replicate that voice. I have never heard it before, and never heard it since. My chest was shaking.

And the thing is, I was watching the whole situation from above. I was looking down and could see me and Todd and the umbrella and the brick patio on the grass. It was an out-of-body experience.

And I truly believe that through that voice, a demon was expelled from within me.

Because as soon as that breakthrough happened, I immediately wanted to call my parents and tell them everything. I needed to come clean to them. I couldn’t go another minute without telling them the truth. And then the following day, I accepted Jesus’ forgiveness, which was another incredible experience (that you can read about in my book, the week of August 28).

But why am I saying this? Why have I turned the focus on me, when there are people grieving in the world during this tragic time?

Because truth time: we all are capable of incredible evil.

Satan is on the prowl, and if you don’t believe that, then just take a look at any of the recent headlines. The horrific events of Saturday. North Korea. Manchester. Otto Warmbier. London. Stockholm. The Middle East. All of the nightclub attacks.

Evil is out there.

And what are we to do?

Pray?

Yes.

But, people, that just isn’t enough anymore.

We need to suit up for battle. Because we are living in a time of spiritual warfare.

And if you think this sounds radical, well people, it’s about damn time.

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We, as a collective society, have lost sight of God. We’ve put Him on the back burner, letting other things become idols in our lives: money, success, lust, pride, fame – I don’t need to spell these things out for you. Simply turn on the TV for 2 minutes, and you’ll be bombarded by all the things vying to be #1 in our lives.

And when we take our focus off of God, we become targets for the enemy. The cracks in our foundation become his entrance point.

So we need to eradicate those cracks.

If we’re not actively pursuing God, and seeking out His Holy Spirit, then we become sitting ducks, just waiting to be F’d with. Don’t believe me? Just ask 78-pound Caralyn, circa 2007.

We’ve become complacent with society. And our silence allows cancerous cells like the white supremacists, neo-Nazis or other hate-driven radical, alt-right/left groups to swell.

We are one nation under God. And it seems we’ve let that truth be forgotten, allowing evil to seep in.

Romans 12:21…

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

We are the solution. We are children of God, and have the critical task of sowing seeds of His goodness and love, so that evil cannot take root.

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Stand up to evil. Call it out. Call it by name. But that doesn’t translate to counter-hatred. We need to act with integrity and seek to understand rather than jumping to conclusions, or making up and inventing evil for political points.

Call out true evil – true hate.

Because it is real.

But it doesn’t have to win.

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418 thoughts on “Charlottesville Wake Up Call”

  2. Thank you for the truth. One of the great failings of our culture is denying the existence of evil. But thank God who reassures us of His ultimate victory. We have to look evil in the face, but we don’t fight it alone.

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    2. Hi same thing is happening in our country… We are a Christian country but more than 20 people were killed by police as part of the so called war on drugs, police plant drugs and guns to
      the suspects even young ones and kill them.

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      2. yeah but here the poor are killed like pigs without remorse and without respect for human rights. Bodies are piling up in the morgues because they cant keep up with the dead bodies coming in 😦

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  7. Here you are again Caralyn, another excellent post that not many will face up to. The more you write, sharing the Truth, and knowing that Jesus Christ is the Truth, the more I realize you are a called out servant of our Most High God, and you need protective prayer, because attacks will be there. I have, and will, be praying a Shield of Protection around you, the Armour of God on you, and the Precious Shed Blood of our Lord Jesus over you and through your being.
    You are probably right about a demon being eradicated from you when you confessed the truth. It did not like that. I say this because my wife and I, and at times another prayer partner and I have had instances of praying over people for deliverance, and at times that very experience has happened.
    Keep up the Faith, keep up the good work, I am proud and blessed to call you my Sister in CHRIST.

    God’s Blessings Caralyn,
    Luv and hugs, 😀🌹❤️
    George

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    2. Wow, George, I am truly humbled by your kindness. Thank you for your prayers. You’re absolutely right – I know that when we speak for Christ, we ultimately put a target on our backs. So thank you. God is good. I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers as well. Hugs and love xox

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  9. Well and truly said, about something that has been around forever. I was reading a bit on the life of Maximilian Kolbe today, who provides some guidance in dealing with evil.
    He was a polish priest who spoke up against Nazi Germany until he was arrested and sent to Auschwitz where he was killed, but not before he found many small ways to sacrifice to help others in the death camp.
    Thanks for writing this.

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  11. Pastor, good words! Evil is real. The enemy prowls, often preying on the week but also the strong, when there is an opportunity. God’s Holy Spirit is stronger than the enemy. Our church community seems to shy away from talking about God’s Mighty Holy Spirit! Perhaps it is time to hear that message loud and clear from all pulpits and denominations! You wrote a very powerful testimony here. Some may have a hard time believing part of it but I know God’s Holy Spirit released you from the grasp of the enemy that afternoon. May God continue to bless your writing ministry as you touch more hearts and souls. Stay brave and confident in your faith as you are a voice needed to be heard. I am so proud of you! Love n blessings, Rick ps hi to your Mom..she is also in my prayers.

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    1. Thanks Rick. Amen – the enemy is no match for the Holy Spirit. Thanks for your support. this was really terrifying to publish tonight. So i really appreciate your encouraging words. thanks for your continued prayers. big hugs to you x

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  12. Bravo! The Bible has predicted the times we live in now. We are told that just before Jesus returns to set things right this world will sink to the moral depravity and Godlessness experienced before the great flood of the antediluvian world. In that you mention satan and evil, the Bible also says the devil is like a roaring lion seeking who he may devour. I believe your story, ED is only one of his tricks to enslave the human race. The headlines each day support what you’ve written here.

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  13. This is so powerful and BRAVE of you to write Caralyn! I literally had my hands to my face writing this I was so enraptured haha. Thank you so much for writing this, and freeing those battling their own demons with your writing. I know what it means to battle spiritually, too, thank you for writing what I was too scared to say. I am sooo excited for your book!! Go Jesus Go Jesus GO!

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  14. Good post. What has actually happened in this nation is we are calling “evil good” and “good evil.” Another thing is, “Heaven forbid we should offend anyone!” That will almost get you sent to the electric chair in today’s society. Anytime one stand up for the “truth,” people are going to get offended. Standing up for the “truth,” is what got Jesus Crucified. In actuality what happened was is, they despised His love. Satan, despises love, and as long as he can get others to hate, that is how it is going to be. Scripture plainly tells us the only thing which will ever conquer evil is love.

    I blame a lot of this, that is going on, on the Christian community. We sit by while they took prayer out of school. One woman did that, Marine O’Hara. (I do not know if that is how you spell her first name or not.) Christians vote for people who are pro-abortion, which has to be an abomination to God, because it is a “woman’s right.” If that is the case then why doesn’t the woman die, instead of an innocent baby. We have let people take our right away from us that now, God can only be spoken about in certain places and times. Our Priest have not even been able to address many “evil” issues, in Church, because it is against the damn law! Yet, Christians voted for those who are for this.

    Is there evil in this nation? You better believe it! I am glad at my age I am on the down hill side of it. Though I worry greatly about my kids and grandkids, and your generation. I know from reading Scripture for many years, God “turns” from a nation who abides with all of this and much more. I know it takes repentance of said nation, to get Him to turn back. When a nation doesn’t stop doing and teaching evil, Satan is going to have a field day, and that is what we are seeing. We are seeing it, because he breeds so much hatred in the heart of man, against one another.

    The way he has done it in this nation is, he has taken the Word of God out from almost everything, he has made many think only of themselves and their rights, and he has made everyone feel like they are so busy, they do not have time for God. But… in saying that we still have only ourselves to blame, as all Satan can do is tempt us. We have to follow through on the temptation and we have all done it so well, haven’t we?

    I pray for America all the time. I want to believe there are still enough of us here who are praying, that we turn back to God, because if there is not, Egypt and Israel in the OT, are not going to have anything compared what is going to happen to us. God has blessed this nation for many, many years. That was not good enough for many of us. God Bless, SR

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    1. Thank you for such a powerful response, SR. You’re so right – we need to stand up for the Truth! And pray for America indeed. Because boy do we need it. And you’re right – the enemy sees his entry point when we put other things before the Lord. That is our culture’s goal – to sell and to fight to be the object of our focus. We need to get back to God. thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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      1. Always remember this for your future. Satan only spoke three times in the Garden of Eden and destroyed the whole human race. I just wanted to give you that to place in your cap for the rest of your life. Love you so much and God Bless, SR

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  17. I have always liked and supported your blogspot but you are in Gross air concerning what’s happening in Charlottesville the so-called white supremacist group which is not what they really are is only part of the equation and Tifa we’re the ones that were instigating all of the hatred and violence the end result was a life lost but this antifa group as well as black lives matter which is funded by George Soros has begun their quest to create a civil war atmosphere you need to do some more research before you go spouting off about what you think is happening yes there was a group there supporting white nationalism but it was not the KKK the racist are in antifa and black lives matter there will come a time when our works will be exposed whether or not we are on the right side of history or not do some more research on George Soros and his operation to create Civil War backed by the globalist and their plan to undermine the presidency

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  18. All hearts are precious…even those filled with hate…even those possessed by evil. Those of us who can, must pray hard for their release of hate and their subsequent protection…even as we pray for our own. Any supremacy … any fundamentalism …does not belong. I have to remember that it is not a matter of ‘us’ and ‘them’ but of ‘we’ because we are all connected; no one is disposable. Those who espouse any sort of supremacy should be prayed for. They, themselves, are not evil; they are possessed by evil or are aligning with wrong thinking which plays into evil. Fear of evil plays into evil. Hating anyone plays into evil. Don’t hate;just don’t. Love is very Powerful and strong prayer empowered with Love pounds evil. I use strong prayers of banishment and protection a lot. When one loves and heals much, one often has to fight an onslaught. But I’m not afraid; I’m on the good side.. the stronger side…the side that has already won.

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    1. Thanks so much Kitsy. You’re so right – we must pray fervently for all those. You’re right, we need to stomp out hate with love. That is so powerful. Amen – God has already won. that’s important to remember. thanks for stopping by. big hugs to you friend xox

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  19. Your post tackles a reality that’s so important to be aware of. And at least from my own experience, you are so correct in checking the cracks in our own foundation. There is no prayer that I’ve seen answered consistently than to ask God to search me, confess my sins, then pray for God’s blessings and grace for someone who has wronged me in some way. I’m convinced that this and asking for Mary’s intercession appeal directly to the heart of Jesus! God bless!

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  20. Wow! What a brave & mighty woman of God you are! Thank you so much for sharing your heart and for speaking the truth. ♥️
    I have had my own experience with ED as my daughter was just 10 when she was diagnosed & admitted into hospital. It was a huge shock but I know 100% that it was an attack from Satan. I watched my beautiful daughter change before my eyes from a kind & caring girl into something completely unrecognisable. It was, as you say, pure evil. She’s 13 now and has been completely healed, is back to how she was before & has such a compassion & understanding for others.
    God is using all you’ve gone through for you to reach out to others & show them His love.
    You are a blessing and an encouragement to so many. Much love, Hayley 😊💞

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    1. Hi Hayley, wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m so sorry that your daughter has gone through this. It brings my heart so much joy to hear that she’s healed and restored. Praise God. Will definitely keep her and you and your family in my prayers 🙂 Big hugs to you xox

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  24. All of this is so heartbreaking, but God is on our side! You’re so brave for writing this! It’s so important that we call out evil… we cannot stay silent and that’s exactly what satan wants us to do. When we stand against evil, we will always win🙏🏽

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  25. Well done! And, however one characterizes the Divine, it IS Here and we DO live by accepting it, having faith and love and cooperating with each other. It’s not about having everyone say the same thing, have a rote “belief” and often accompanying judgments- it’s about having us all FEEL and truly EXPERIENCE what is right there in front of us and inside us all. Which I believe can, not incorrectly, be called the kingdom of heaven. Non violence takes a long time, as has been pointed out many times, but in the end it is always more powerful than what people do out of fear. Looking forward to your book, too…..

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  26. I literally have goosebumps on my skin reading this and I have been of the ilk to not believe the reality of Satan. I grew up as a catholic, considered the priesthood at one time, read and soaked in any religious document I could get my teeth on and then at one day I woke up…

    I woke up, because I fell harder than I have ever fell before and realize that evil is subtle, as well as direct. It can ooze into your being and into your soul and distort anything/everything you believe as real and authentic. Shoot, merely a week and a half ago, I was still convincing myself of an alternate reality based on the misinformation about life and society that exists within America. I was embracing things I would have never embraced when I was younger.

    But my waking up and fall was not sudden either. In fact, it was slow, making sure I hit every obstacle on the way down. I had to come to the realization of something I was unwilling to accept: I am nothing, absolutely nothing, without Jesus and without putting my full trust in Him, I was doomed to repeat all of my failings.

    I hate to hijack someone’s blog with my own stuff, but your post brought something out of me I felt saying, and I’ll end with just one more thing, if you’ll pardon it:

    I remember asking my dad once, when I was a small boy – okay, okay…I was like 38, but I still asked anyways…I asked, “Why is it the people that try to believe in God have the hardest struggles and the people who don’t care have the easiest of lives…?” I wish I would have listened to my dad at the time, because what he said was profound; he replied…

    “Satan doesn’t need to fight for those he already has…”.

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    2. This is such a powerful comment. thank you so much for sharing. you’re right – we are nothing without Jesus. And wow – what a powerful truth: that evil is both subtle and direct. wow — that is SO true. You’re right, we need to cling to Jesus and call on Him when we’re feeling attacked by the enemy. thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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  27. My tribe. Did not know the word for road. So, they used the word wall. We see the deer on the sides of roads dead or alive and they are, unsure. Just, waiting.

    I think belief is a lot like that. Religion through our bibles will remain but belief, is always tested. We can and will fight what’s uncommon among us but we should be like the deer and gather. Try to understand this new road.

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      1. I’ll see you on the book tour, kidding. It’s a strange time to have faith. I did some research in the “dark web” about these American hate groups for the past month. They, have even removed God from their own arguments for justice and/or superiority.

        We can have rhetoric about how great God is but, we must also do the work without judgement or selfishness. Otherwise, we are no better.

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      3. I’m sad that. Most recent hate traffic and attacks come from your area. I knew, when traveling there where I was welcome. I hope you never have to feel that.

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      5. Hate is taught and reinforced by its teachers. We cannot be the right side if our society is not right itself. I am blamed for looking Muslim, Mexican, or Jewish. The great thing, it is those homes that open their doors for me because, I know. I can’t fix it. America is a society of classes based on color because we have not progressed from our roots far enough to say we are not. I could be the smartest minority but in the end I’m still a minority first and might have said, something second. So, the Bible belt and the rust belt must understand the challenges it faces and a lot of it is within themselves and their communities. To preach, tolerance even in the heat of hatred. To open their doors like so many minorities have done for me because, they know.

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      9. I got it. Tolerance is like a fear of losing your individuality on both sides due to the transformation that happens with people understanding each other. So, tolerance leads to transformation then to total assimilation. Sounds good but you lose your special-ness. What would be better than open door is socialization. Meeting as two individual cultures and understanding the similarities and differences. It builds relationships and strengthens communities without the total sacrifice of the individual self.

        I believe, that’s what you may have experienced yourself with ED. The loss of self for the community, maybe the media that loves the attractiveness of thin women.

        Just, tying it all together.

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      11. You have much value as a person and I enjoy the subjects that you take on. They are rather complex but you don’t try to iron out every detail. Which makes everyone ripe for discussing them. It’s a sign of a good leader to receive as much as project ideas. You are a good leader and whip have a long career. I hope it’s so long you get tired of it and come draw in a park with me. 🙃

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  28. You read about the Haitian refugees crossing into Canada because they think Trump will send them home. Small border town in Quebec got over 300 in one day. Okay Canada has always been more liberal than the US but from here the extreme right seems to be taking over your country. Please don’t let it.

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  30. Praise God that you are speaking out about this! The way Satan has manifested himself lately makes me feel sick. And your experience with your ED…I can’t imagine how terrifying that must have been. I can’t say I’ve experienced anything quite so shocking. But one time I was really sick and having incredible cramps and stomach pains (I eventually wound up in the emergency room). I remember trying to call out to Jesus in prayer, and every time I tried to physically say His name, a huge wave of pain came along, leaving me screaming. My dad, who is a devout Christian, was with me and I told him what was happening and he told Satan he’d better leave his little girl alone, or else! He drove the Evil One away in the name of Jesus.

    And you’re right. We need to equip ourselves for battle. And I believe Mark 16:17-18, “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” Jesus Himself spoke these words, that we as believers have the authority to drive out demons! I believe that if all believers seriously turn to the Lord in prayer, evil will be called out for what it is and it won’t be able to hide anymore!

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  33. This is the truth and thank you for writtining it! We have lost sight of God and we need his help to conquer evil in this world and without him we our lost!

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  34. It pained me to hear that you had to deal with demonic presence. That’s something I never picked up on. This was very brave for you to share. Not everyone believes this happens nowadays. But the supernatural is real. I think people often fall back on their clichés and don’t fully appreciate how real it all is.

    I had a supernatural experience when my grandmother died. We had kept her in our house as long as we could until finally having to take her to the hospital. Mom was home for the evening after visiting, when we got the call. Everyone gathered around; we all just knew it was the hospital. When Mom hung up the phone and told us the Grandma had died, I swear to you the house sighed! It was so incredible that I remember standing there, trying to fix that feeling in my mind, because I knew my future self would look back one day in doubt, if I didn’t.

    I think these things happen all the time, and we talk ourselves out of them! Just the way Satan likes it!

    More at Patreon!

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    1. hi Jeff, thank you so much your support. you’re right, it’s not a popular topic, and can be seen as “too out there” but the bible is as clear as day about it. Thank you for sharing your story with your grandmother. wow, what an experience. I’m so sorry for your loss. 😦 i definitely believe that there are a lot of things we don’t understand. looking forward to patreon! i will say, i think the podcast was able to capture “I LIED” in a way that words on a page couldn’t express. Hugs and love xox

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  35. I am so glad you are having this conversation and saying things as it is. You are absolutely right – evil is the problem, Satan is the Father of all evil and if we are not submitted to God, we are capable of being overcome by evil. The Bible says: “The heart of man is desperately wicked…”

    Thank you for sharing this post, for your bravery in sharing your experience, and putting your finger on the problem of complacency in the Body of Christ and the secular ways of a society that was founded on godly values.

    However, prayer, intercession and repentance is key. As mentioned we are nothing without Christ, can do nothing without Him.

    God said, if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land.

    I thank God he has given you a voice of influence that people want to listen to. May He raise up many more voices to cry out. May He raise up many intercessors who will cry out in prayer, and may the people in our nations be like the city of Ninevah and take heed. May the Body of Christ (including me) wake up! These are grave times.

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  36. Thank you for writing this post.. It’s about time. Personally, I am not a Christian but I can definitely relate to everything you have said. This is a message for everybody. There is true evil out there, sad as it is, and it is our choice to face it or to run anyway, but for how long?

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  37. I can totally identify with what you are saying…. I think you know that I suffer from depression… To the point where I have had suicidal thoughts… Finally one day when I was thinking ” it would just be easier if “… I told Satan that I knew these evil thoughts were coming from him and to stop… and in that moment, they did.

    That’s not to say that it’s not ever been a struggle sense… But that I realized in that moment that these weren’t my thoughts, and I needed help to be free

    ❤️❤️❤️ sending love

    Thank you. All this ugly in the world makes me sad. Your post… Makes me happy 😀

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    1. thanks so much Cinn, for sharing your story. yes! i am so glad that you banished Satan. because you’re right – those were not your thoughts. you deserve life and life in abundance! sending you so much love, friend. Hugs and love xox

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  38. There is a war in Marawi City..an islamic city in my country. It has been 3 months and the never hasn’t ceased yet. As of today 700 governement forces abd terrorist an civilians have been accounted to have died ..And from a distance we can only pray that one day soon this will end..

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  44. I think the wakeup call came the first time Barack Obama ran for President. I saw racism in people I never suspected. In my opinion, it has been getting worse ever since. I think as a result of “Political Correctness,” not being able to say what you actually think caused some people to bottle it all up. The rise of Trump sort of caused people to let go of self-restraint.

    I think you’re right. The children of God need to stand up. Not with hate or violence, but, with love. I’m not sure what that looks like, but I have a suspicion that it looks a lot like Jesus during his trial and crucifixion. And in the end, it will also look like Jesus in His resurrection. We will be victorious.

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  45. “He (and of course, as implied in scripture, She) whom the Lord sets free is free indeed!”

    Thank You for sharing your personal experience with the evil one, and with the Good One! Your story is one of grace, mercy, courage, and LOVE… God’s love for you, and your resulting love for Him! (“We love Him because He first loved us.”)

    I’m proud of you, sis-in-Christ! Carry on…!

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  46. Extremely touched on this post. More or less we all are facing these evils. Despite the ED my life too resembles yours in certain things like accepting God and Jesus Christ ‘s wisdom. Gking through odds, overcoming it and feelingb of responsibility for the society and the humanity itself. May God Bless You and All.

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  47. Good and evil; there never is one without the other. It’s a terrible truth about life and we all should fight evil in our own way. I’ve mostly been a pacifist my whole life because I learned the more you fight, the more challenges will come to break you down. I’ve always believed in trying to turn negative images into positive ones. With pure hate such as this though, it’s complicated. We need leaders, we need inspiration, we need words that make bigger noises than actions.

    Nobody is asking what they can do for their country, nobody has dreams anymore, and nobody believes in change. I hope that in the days to come we find that person who inspires us to dream. As of right now, keep raising our voices till someone finally listens. This was a great article and I appreciate your time in writing this B.B.B. Good job and I’m glad to be following you.

    Sincerely,
    Anthony Labson

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  48. Beauty,
    Congrats on coming out. So many followers of Jesus in this country are afraid to talk about the spiritual realm, but it is so real. I believe your experience was just that – demonic influence in your life at that time. Praise God that you are now free! Your blogs have gotten deeper since your mother’s stroke – God is working in you. And he has hold of your mother, too. He was not surprised by her stroke, but for some reason that we will likely never understand until we see him face to face, he allowed it.

    Blessings! Paul

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    1. Thanks so much Paul. You’re right – we need to talk about God. We need to shed light on His mercy and grace and power. Thanks for such encouragement. Yeah, my mom’s stroke really put a lot of things into perspective for me. You’re right about that. He has not abandoned her or me. Hugs and love xox

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  49. This was sooooo powerful. I had a spirit of fear that used to give me panic attacks whenever I heard or thought of trigger words…Jesus delivered me just as He did you. We serve an awesome God.

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    1. Thanks so much, Brittania. You’re so right – He is an awesome God and He saves us. I’m so glad you know His deliverance too. 🙂 thanks for always being so encouraging. it means the world. Hugs and love xox

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