lock ALL your doors and windows.

I've just been pondering a lot about how we are tempted and drawn away from our Savior. Been there done that...and I see loved ones around me still battling. Most of us can stand strong and lock particular windows or doors to keep Satan out, but it always seems that we keep one door cracked open just enough to let him back in over and over again. For some of us it is our pride For others it's continually comparing yourself to those around you or even your old self. And some still battle the fight against addictions, whatever it might be. So make sure that ALL your doors and windows are shut and deadbolted!

About 3 years ago Matt and I left our basement door unlocked...I woke up at 4:45 am to see some strange guy walk into our bedroom and try to get into our bed. Matt was sleeping and I wasn't sure if I was awake or having a nightmare. I attempted to wake up my sound asleep hubby and after a few moments was successful. When Matt finally figured out what I was telling him he leaned down next to the bed and grabbed the shadow. The guy got up and started walking to the door. I jumped out of bed and ran to the door to close it before he got there. After slamming the door shut I rushed the guy and he landed on his butt in the closet. I turned on the light and jumped back in bed and let Matt pick him up out of the closet. He was a skinny drunk kid who was scared to death! He had no clue what was going on... All of our other doors and windows were locked, but the one time we left one of our doors unlocked we met an unexpected stranger.


Satan is an unexpected stranger that gets us little by little and knows us just enough to slowly coerse us through rationalization and justification. Don't give up all the Lord has blessed you with and given you (exaltation-eternal life with Him and your precious family) just because you forgot to lock your door. He knows how to lead you away from the true gospel. He knows how to slowly diminish your testimony. I know...I've been there and done that. Keep yourself and your families (those beautiful children) safe and lock ALL your doors and windows!