STAY ALERT

​Stay Alert
Remaining spiritually alert in a world full of distractions becomes more challenging each day. It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose spiritual focus. We’ve all experienced moments of distraction, much like distracted drivers who fail to notice their surroundings. Sometimes, we need to hit the brakes suddenly to avoid an accident, often because we weren’t paying attention. Just as driving while distracted is dangerous, living out our faith without focus is equally risky. Our enemy prowls around looking to destroy us, so we must remain spiritually alert to prevent him from sneaking up on us.
Friends, it’s important to pay attention to what’s happening around us. Stand firm in your faith with courage; resist the enemy, and he will flee. Remember, you are a child of God and have the authority given by Jesus to overcome any challenge! Consider the work God is doing in the lives of those around you. What assignments does God have for you? We must never forget that the enemy wants to disrupt both our lives and the lives of others. Pray for your family, friends, pastors, and the work you are involved in daily. Boldly ask God for the courage to stand against the enemy and resist him. Your spiritual alertness could make the difference between eternal life for you or someone else.
Onward and Upward+
Fr. Greg

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