In late 2017 when I read Q's first posts I could not have known that I was beginning a journey of discovery. In short order I was crashing head long into an existential crisis as I began to realize that most or all of the truths defining my personal understanding of reality were not truths, but were a carefully crafted fiction fashioned to enslave and control every single human being. I began to understand that for time unknown to man the human race has been artfully led to physical and spiritual slaughter by unseen beings of infinate patience and superhuman inttelligence.
I pray now almost continuously. Not so much in a ritualistic way, but in a conversational way. I talk to God as a very young child speaks to a parent, often asking questions I already have the answer to. If our enemy is patient, and he is, God is much more so. My father knows that I am only human, so he tells me again and again what I already know. Q told us early on to put on the armor of god.
Ephesians 6:10-18
The Whole Armor of God
"…10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…"
Dear anon, you must have no doubt that this is a spiritual battle between good vs evil. This is a battle not just for the future of our country, but ultimately for everyone on earth, and perhaps especially for those clueless souls who happilly work in blinding ignorance against the forces of light and justice. God knows who they are. We are instructed to forgive, and to respond to hate with love, as difficult as this is sometimes.
At age 59 my personal battle is ongoing. I am no saint. I struggle with sin. There is no 1-10 scale for salvation, and all have fallen short. I thank God for Jesus, knowing only too well I am unworthy. I thank God for every chance he gives me and you to get it right. God bless you all.
WWG1WGA!