Here and Now

I dreamed of fire last night. Not quite sure what it means, but it was beautiful. I could even feel the heat and smell the smoke. There was a woman crying out; no one would help her, I willed myself to where she was, hoisted her gently over my shoulder and carried her to safety. Dreams are so strange; how can I have a completely different life during one part of my day and then close my eyes only to become part of a magical world where anything is possible? That is why I love to sleep. Not because I am depressed, or because I hate my life; I love who I can be and what I can do in my dreams.  I can leave my hang ups and hindrances at the pillow. I save loved ones from peril and send demons back to where they belong. All in all, I feel like a super hero. 


Now, I need to start learning how to do this in my waking hours.


I'm going to hang my hurts and fears with God- he is more than able and will to do so for me and anyone else that chooses to give up their baggage. These issues are not meant to be part of a person... they are the products of not focusing on the Lord. When a person (myself included) take their eyes off of Him- a void forms. We as humans fill that void with earthly desires that are often failed attempts which create the fear and failure.


I John 4:17-18  "In this way love is perfected among us, so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like Him.  There is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love". 


In the words of Barney Stinson, "Suit up." 


Ephesians 6:10-18 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people."


It is time. Here and now.