Craving for Identity

The majority of items at my work in which I come in contact with on a daily basis are of the Halloween persuasion. A lot goes on through my head when I see these items, primarily the costumes (as opposed to decorations). It is my theory that people want to let loose their hidden desires in dressing up for Halloween. It's like an excuse to get away with how they wish to dress. Again, these are my theories.

Last week, I found out something interesting. I overheard a couple of people speaking very disrespectfully about a newcomer who had just quit, due to all of the "devil junk" in the building. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Honestly, the consideration of quitting crossed my mind for the same reason, but I realized that God would protect me from anything that could pose a threat to me spiritually. I prayed that He would. Though the devilish items are fake, they are still dangerous. One could pose an argument to say that the Bible says to flee from the appearance of evil. I agree with that; however, my understanding is different. Like I mentioned in my blog, "Supernatural Wisdom," spirits are attracted to their own natural environments.

As I walk through the exhaustive aisles of the factory, I cannot express to you the drama that occurs right in front of my face both in the temporal and spiritual realms. It seems like no one heeds to professionalism anymore. Each and every one of these individuals God loves, but from what I see and sense is that few of them realize it. Most of my co-workers are overtaken by anger, evidenced by the amount of expletives they throw into the atmosphere. That which is in the heart will come out, regardless of whether the person wants to let it out or not. Anger is always brought about by the pains that others have caused. My heart aches for these people who just need to crawl into the arms of the Lord to be comforted. Jesus does not look at what goes out, but rather on what goes in. It's His will to cut off the source of the negativity.

Getting back on tangent now . . .

I can't help but notice the amount of similar costumes that go out. I simply cannot fathom as to why little kids look up to fictional characters. Television has basically taught them to be something they are not. There's far too much entertainment out there in the world today. Don't get me wrong; I don't think entertainment is wrong, but only if it's in moderation. Essentially, entertainment is a cover-up of reality. It temporarily soothes the tensity of life by taking one's mind off of problems. That's what the world does. They're so consumed by humor and having fun that they end up neglecting reality.

Currently, sad to say, there are not too many good parents out there, especially the young ones. We all are familiar with how burdensome children can be to us adults who want to go out and have "grown-up time." Meanwhile, a child desperately searches for a role model. They are learning how to live life. They learn from what consumes their mind. I don't know exactly how to say this nicely, but the minds of many, many people today have turned to mush. Kids grow up not willing to be educated, but rather to be entertained. I blame much of this on television, which blares bizarre and random cartoons at the innocent child's brain 90 miles an hour. Whatever happened to discipline?

The average parent in our generation will teach their children the "sit down, shut up, and watch TV" principle. Subliminally, that sends the message that we do not talk about our problems, but rather we drown them out by taking our minds off them. Kids grow up feeling uncared for. When they grow up, then they get themselves in heaps of trouble just for looking for love in the wrong places, all because they never received the intimacy from parents they needed so desperately.

As I walk through this world today, many young people are very shallow, quick to anger, and are poorly educated. Nobody likes to read anymore. Nobody likes to study. (Well, there are always the exceptions whom I GREATLY commend.) Have you ever talked to someone who just seems like their only purpose in life is just to take up space and have fun? They search out no deeper meaning in life. When it comes to real life matters, they become quiet and stiffen up. Even in the presence of God, these people are very shy and timid because their problems are exposed in the midst by the power of the Lord. O that we might DEAL with our problems with the help of Jesus that we might have confidence towards God, and whatsoever we may ask of Him shall be given to us.

What will it take?

One of my greatest desires to not to teach, but rather to INSPIRE others to learn. I've met people who do not like when I message them because, as everyone knows, I write very lengthy messages. They don't like to read. If they could end up loving what I teach, they will read what I have to say. I loathe speaking and writing in vain.

The world has become so neutral and mediocre. No one wants to find their own selves, but rather steal others' identities. We have young girls looking up to Miley Cyrus' fictional character Hannah Montana. That's scary because Miley is a young girl herself who has MUCH to learn. I don't understand people who obsess over celebrities. There's more to life than being known and glamorous.

I don't know where I'm going with all this. I'm just sort of ranting.

Take it with a grain of salt, I guess.