Ok girls, LYWB is finally back online! I owe you an apology and an explanation. So, first, do forgive me for this time lapse. Secondly, the only explaining I can do is to say that during the very busy book business season it was decided that we would be moving to Sarasota FL! It was a long process but we are here and unpacked. It was an extremely difficult move to say the least. God has pulled us through and we are slowly getting back to normal.
Anyway, I’m working on my senior year in high school and I don’t know about you guys but it’s hard! Hehe. It definitely keeps me busy. I would love to know how all of you are. Feel free to e-mail me or leave an informative comment. Lol! My e-mail is faith@faithfulbookshop.com or italiamae@verizon.net
All right- down to business. Get your “Truth” caps on ladies- lets go!
This next lie is a real toughie for me. Its super convicting and some of you may not even agree. It took me several days to fully understand and start believing the truth!
“I’ve never been exposed to satanic activities”, is a statement no one in this day and age can really make. Well… maybe there’s one exception…perhaps if you are Amish and live in an Amish village. ;) However most of us live in a pretty worldly area.
Check out these Qus from the book-
Have you ever looked at or read your horoscope?
Have you ever participated in psychic activities?
Have you ever had your palm read?
Have you ever played a video game or watched a movie that portrayed demonic forces or witchcraft in a positive way?
Personally, the first three- although serious, didn’t really apply and I quickly started to assume this section wasn’t for me. Duh! I was committing the lie right as my eyes read the page!
Read the fourth ‘Have you?’ again carefully. I cannot speak for you guys but I have done that. We know that God detests witchcraft and such and it is easy for me to say ‘I would NEVER try calling on the dead or any of that!’ However, what about Pirates of the Caribbean? Demonic voodoo is portrayed as no biggie. Matter a fact all three movies are filled with it. It is most of what makes up the story line! Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Captain Jack, Barbossa and witty humor. This is why it was so hard for me to except that there is a huge difference between Lord of the Rings and Pirates…or even Harry Potter. In Lord of the Rings when witchcraft is used we know that it is bad and the bad guys are using it. Don’t confuse this with magic. We are talking satanic here. Voodoo, cults, Ouija board, living dead etc…
In Deuteronomy is says not to practice witchcraft so what’s wrong with being entertained by it? This is where your relationship with Christ comes in. God uses the word “detestable” to describe His view on these things. If God Himself, who tolerates quite a bit of stuff from us, cannot tolerate demonic practice OR influence than should we not be extra careful?
Some of you ladies might be doing fine in the ‘keeping away from evil’ command. However, I would challenge all of us to watch out for anger, bitterness, un-forgiveness and rebellion against authority. These dangerous attitudes, which I have definitely fallen in to, open the door to Satan. That’s scary. I need to be under God’s protection every day of my life.
I think it’s worth giving up Captain Jack’s cute remarks, the most recent video game or the new 'in' T-shirt line.
Pray about it gals. You make the choice…or better yet, just obey what God tells ya.
Love you all! Will update again soon.
Faith Mae <><
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