I’m a baptist youth pastor going on ten years in the ministry. I’m a thinker. A few years ago I got covid, was in a head on collision with my wife and four kids in the car and cut my hand with a chainsaw while trimming a tree. I went into a deep depression for the next few years. All of these events were within a three month period. Shortly before that happened I was asleep and woke up to something heavy on top of me holding my mouth and nose down. I couldn’t breathe or physically move. In a panic I was trying to scream but couldn’t. I was terrified. All I could see was darkness but it had a form. Except its eyes. The eyes were a glowing purple. Without being able to speak I uttered “Jesus” in my mind. The creature immediately “rolled” backwards down my legs and off the bed. We had a Great Dane at the time and she immediately started yelping. My daughter two rooms over often had night terrors and started screaming. I prayed over them and eventually went back to sleep. When I woke up I thought I dreamed the entire thing. My wife then asked me about what was going on.
Not really an angel story but a “fallen angel” story.
@MikeWingerii If you’re hyper literal with her title that would imply that Adam was Eve’ son. “All Living”. Haven’t heard a good reply to that one. Well, other than non-literal assumptions.
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
Galatians 6:9-10 NKJV
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Loneliness is quite obviously a choice. Unless of course no one can stand your presence. Then loneliness embodies itself once you can’t afford for someone to endure your incessant ramblings. $.
Depression is real. Isn’t that weird? What is “real”? What is “anger”? “Anger” may not be material but it can be more “real” than the car you drive. “Depression” is real. I hate it.
“45” by Shinedown uses the graphic image of a gun to represent some of the fatal trials this world has to offer. How many “bullets” can you truly dodge?
For some people it’s almost natural to feel totally isolated and alone even when you’re surrounded by people who care. Validation from people cannot be your source of fulfillment. On the other hand; a kind word goes a long way.