Daily writing prompt

Was today typical?

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Western culture has been body slammed by an obsessive focus on the body while abandoning the whole concept of caring for the soul. Physical appearance is presented as more important than inner healing; an alcohol induced buzz as more relaxing than genuine peace of mind; bodily comfort as better than character; quick sexual relief as more fulfilling than life-long commitment; entertainment as greater than inspiration, church attendance as more important than true repentance; tattoos on the body as more descriptive of a person than what is written on the heart; earthly possessions and financial security as more essential than being led by Christ’s presence. (Does that sound like your typical day?)

The truth is, we won’t ever be whole until we experience the restoration of our soul. If we would focus on our soul instead of on physical appearance, our concept of success would be radically different. “Work out your salvation with fear (reverence and awe) and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:12-13)

“Be strong and courageous.” (Joshua 1:6) We’re surrounded by a famine of soul strength and soul courage.

Escape the riptide
Of the soul-hide ride
That wraps you with pride
Until you’re hog-tied
And wholly blind-eyed
To eternal hope.

When you push away
God the Holy Spirit
You will surely stray.
(1 Thessalonians 5:19)