You know, as I read Star Wars, I see how little and insignificant humanity is. Ma Brown says that "We are just a cup of dust." What I mean is, we are not the whole. We are only a small part of something very big. This is why we must stop being so self-centered and see the whole picture.
Psalm 8:4-9 (NLT) says it like this:
" 4 what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?[a] 5 Yet you made them only a little lower than God[b] and crowned them[c] with glory and honor. 6 You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority— 7 the flocks and the herds and all the wild animals, 8 the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and everything that swims the ocean currents.
9 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!"
Wow, Lord. You're absolutely awesome.
Sometimes, when I go out at night and all is quiet taking Rusty to the grass, I also am reminded that there are forces out there. We truly are in a spiritual battle--good against evil--and this battle is for the souls of men. The eveil forces--also known as demons--are always fighting against God and HIs people. They are fighting to thwart the progress of the saints. However, the good news is that they are not the victors--WE ARE!
Ephesians 6:10-18 (NLT)
"10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategiesof the devil. 12 For we[a] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world,and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standingfirm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from theGood News so that you will be fully prepared.[b] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[c] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere."
I love reading this stuff because it's a story of how the devil can play on weaknesses to ensnare people who no knowledge. How if I'm not under the control of the Father God, I too can fall and go to hell. I can never be too self-confident. My reliance must always be on God.
I finished reading "The Cestus Deception" today. Wow! It was really something. I guess now it's time to get into the meet of the matter and read the book I don't want to read--"Revenge of the Sith.
But before then, I think I'm gonna download "Jedi Trial." It's also a Clone Wars novel. It shows how Anakin Skywalker became a Jedi knight.
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I _loved The Cestus Deception. I loved that Sheeka showed Jangotat that he was a real man, he was not a machine. I loved everything about that book.
You've probably read Episode III by the time I've written this, but I love how Matthew Stover delves in to the character's mind, observing them in deep thoughts.
There is, I believe, truth to the Jedi belief, in a way. I am a Christian, but have discovered psychic phenomena, and am making use of my God-given mind's abilities. I find that there is much more than just thinking, understanding, and controlling our body and its reflexes and reactions that our minds can do. In the Light and in the Lord and with Him in our hearts, we are forgiven. Anc we can be anything and everything that we want to be.
I could go deep in to this subject, but for now, I will not.
I love your writing and insights!
Iyana LaFaye Marie
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