The Darkness We All Know

Have you ever felt darkness?
It vibrates through your soul as you shutter with a bitter sensation.
Have you ever experienced it at the same time others do?
An entire group of people who acknowledge and feel its presence.
But no one does anything about it.
Some have no idea what to do, and others hope someone else will handle it.

No one speaks up for truth, light, or right in the face of wrong.
And as no one speaks up, the darkness grows.
It thrives off the fear.
It thrives off the division.
It feasts on gossip, anger, and hate.
It laughs at those inserting themselves where only God belongs.

Darkness only needs one small space to start.

Left unchecked, it grows until all you see is a vast emptiness.

It happens in the world.
In our schools.
In our homes.
And even in our churches.

May we be diligent and aware.
Remember who you are.

This is an updated edition of a post originally published on Authentic Truths

Featured Image by Cherry Laithang on Unsplash

About the Author

Lisa Wenninger is a speaker, writer, podcaster, and Kingdom Winds Collective member. She currently manages a local church with a family of believers she loves. Lisa enjoys volunteering as a Stephen Minister and being able to walk alongside others in their time of need. She is an animal lover (former assistant to the director at this fantastic location), a beach enthusiast, and enjoys hiking, museums, and eating out. Fun fact - she loves to sing but says that you don’t want to hear her do it.

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