O'Father in Heaven...Is it my time? I have begun to slow down in my increasing age...and yet... I have not learned to listen to you. The Earthly hold I have on material things confuses my inner being...and I wonder... is it my time? I am battling for my spirit and there is a war going on for my soul. Fiery arrows commence, freeing their vollies. Their shadows blot out the sun for what seems like an eternity. Shields weaken from accumulated penetration. Axes are dulled,mail is torn, and swords clash with deafening sounds. But I am not afraid. For You are the wind that carries those arrows far from me. You strengthen my shield with the will of our Father. You send my brothers to mend and stitch what is ripped and torn and sharpen my tools that get me ready for war. But will I be ready when my time comes? My inner-war calls to the worst of enemies... The wraiths circle and plant their evil seeds with worldly temptations. The forces of darkness taunt my guiding Angels and the demons prey to my every weakness... The devil lies in wait patiently and plays his war-song. The war-drums pound to my very heartbeat. But I will not be discouraged or defeated. For your armor protects me! My fear of failure drives my every ounce of ambition. My fear of success humbles me and harmonizes my every decision with a melodic tune... the hummingbirds chirp in sequence and deliver my soul back from the spirit realm. I am wide-awake once more O'Lord and await your guidance and instruction...I am now ready to listen Lord... and I hear the words..."it's about time!"-
-Thomas James Arment-
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