Mercy Me! Bring on the Light!

It’s my annual rant time! That expletive isn’t about the Christian vocal group, Mercy Me! It’s about the ghosts, goblins, zombies, witches, and other Halloween paraphernalia that “haunts” us at retail stores, homes and Halloween parties this time of year.

Wait! Before you Halloween enthusiasts stop reading this blog, please know I’m not judging anyone who celebrates Halloween! I know what Jesus said, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged!” (Matthew 7:1) Besides, I know there are hundreds of things worse than cute kids dressed like Elsa, Ariel, Buzz Lightyear or Captain America!

Honestly, my awareness of seeking THE LIGHT and being a light has come from years of growth in my Christian walk. I was a trick or treater and we celebrated Halloween along with everyone else. And October 31st is a day we love because it is Mom’s (my mom-in-law’s) birthday. She missed this year´s birthday on this side of heaven by a mere two weeks. But none of us are sorry for her not making it. For goodness sakes, how could any party on earth compare to the party she´ll be having in heaven.

And, heaven forbid that I sound like a kill-joy! It’s a heart matter for me. I don’t want to rain on anyone’s Halloween Parade, but this chick prefers the “light” side. I have long removed myself from horror flicks that I watched as a kid. I wondered why I couldn’t sleep at night. Well, duh?

I don’t read books that cause me to entertain thoughts of darkness, and neither do I put myself into situations that draw me into darkness or create darkness – anger, envy, strife, jealousy, sadness, grief, etc. If I find myself getting close to those places, I look for the closest “escape hatch” that I can find.

My motto scripture is “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8.

This Bible thumper just can’t help but use this season to share the good news of the One who was raised from the dead. He isn’t a part of the “walking dead” theatrics. He is ALL about abundant life.

I want to find people to encourage, call that family member who needs hope, pray for professed witches and satanists who need Jesus and use my voice and social media to communicate life, joy and peace. And, I want to see evil become good: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

I live in the light — on purpose. I lean toward the LIGHT – God and His Word. That’s why the scriptures are so vital to me. They’re my absolute statements of faith, peace, comfort, and joy. ”You will keep him (her) in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he (she) trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)

If you find yourself depressed, sad, afraid, doubting, having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, maybe you’re living in some dark places. I lovingly encourage you to move toward THE LIGHT. Put light in your heart and home. I promise you…..you’ll find the SWEET SPOT! How sweet the sweet spot is for this gal! There is nothing like it!