So, do you believe in the spirit world lurking all around us?
I do. The battles existing between good and evil and the such.
Look for them, but you won't see them...or hear them...though
Every day and night they live in a place beside us, just the same.
Nothing escapes them as they fight for our souls, influencing us,
Capturing us or saving us from ourselves, never touching us, but
Even though they remain earthly quiet, they roar in their struggles.
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The spirit world has always fascinated me and frightened me a bit, too. It is also comforting to me that God has sent His Spirit to guide and teach me, protect me, and prepare me.
King James Bible, I John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Amplified Bible
Little children (believers, dear ones), you are of God and you belong to Him and have [already] overcome them [the agents of the antichrist]; because He who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world [of sinful mankind].
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Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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Loved reading this Shirley, and it’s a powerful message. “Even though they remain earthly quiet, they roar in their struggles.”- a stirring final line to close 👏🏾 🙏🏽
Very nice work! The spirit world is an extension of our existence.
Fabulous acrostic 💖… I agree with you: “It is also comforting to me that God has sent His Spirit to guide and teach me, protect me, and prepare me.” What blessing!✅
Inspirational and amazingly written!!!❤️❤️💕
Whoaaa, that last line was extremely powerful! Loved your Acrostic!
Sb — You Lift 🕊Me Up — Jb
Ah, I envy that faith.
Good take on the challenge! Best of luck 😁
I know how strong your faith is, Shirley and this acrostic is awesome in so many ways.
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This is a healing story for you and many others. There are spirits all around us, yes. There are alternative universes.