Kicking the devil out of the kitchen

Tonight I am marveling about how many people have blinders on and do not see the chaos that is coming down the road. 

We know we have a financial crisis in our world that is getting worse.  We know that families are breaking apart faster and more often.  We know that there have been enviornmental crisies in nature and those seem to be increasing.  I'm sure you can name more than these things.

But, who sees the spiritual chaos that is oozing into our hearts and souls? How can we see it when the majority of people are not concerned with real spiritual growth in themselves or their children or their spouses ?

The devil from down below has been working quietly and steadily. He has been wreaking all sorts of havoc in our world. It is the opposite of what St. Theresa the Little Flower has done.  She has done lots of little works of love that accumulate into wonderful things.  But the devil does the opposite. He has done lots of little works of hate and chaos and those are starting to mount upon us.

I've referenced before the example of the frog put in cool water and then slowly the pot gets hot and because it happens so slowly the frog acclimates itself to the water and without realizing it, is being cooked to death.    That is what is happening in our society.

What is the solution?  The solution is silence and prayer. In silence and prayer people reflect on life, the meaning of life, their role in this world, and what is really important.  In this atmosphere we will not only realize that we frogs are cooking, but we will also realize that we need to shut off the stove and kick the devil out of the kitchen too!

There is indeed chaos coming down the road. If we think it is rough now, just wait. Unless we act and pray and surrender to Jesus, we will not be able to withstand what is coming towards us.  When that time comes, and it will soon be here, it will be the people who have held fast in their faith that others will seek out.  They will be sought out for strength, for protection, and for answers to what is going on.

Oh Jesus,  please strengthen us. Open our eyes. Fill us with a deep desire for prayer and union with you. Save us, Jesus.  You're the only one who can. Protect us from evil. Kick the devil out of our kitchens.  Amen.