A dark and scary time

I've been living through a dark and scary time. It seems almost like Satan and his minions want to do all they can to extinguish the light. Satan knows that my biggest fear is being out on the streets, especially at night. He fans that fear to the point where with every step I'm looking over my shoulder. Then he places people in front of me that are ready and able to tear me down. I do struggle daily to put that fear aside. Yet when I let my guard down, he pounces. I'm reminded more readily than ever before that I must put on the armor of God and continuously guard against his attacks. If I keep telling myself that God is in control, I can move on.

Both presidential candidates scare me with their vicious verbal attacks and imagery. I can wallow in despair about the state of the economy and my current situation or I can try to do something about it. I can begin to focus on God more and his promises that now seem even more appealing during this dark and scary time. I remind myself that I'm only passing through and hopefully pulling others to follow me. I do believe that only in Christ is there salvation for both soul and body. I pray for everyone who is still in bondage to Satan and his minions who tell you constantly that you are captain of your own ship....or just do it.

I still can't understand that reasoning. Why would you "just do it" without weighing the cost or understanding how it would affect the people around you? Everyone needs someone to come alongside them. I know I do.