Luke 17:21b - "For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you".
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Lately in the news, you will read about the "laglag-bala" or "tanim-bala" modus in the airport that is allegedly being perpetrated by the airport staffs manning the x-ray scanners.
And some of the reasons by the passenger is that they use it as amulets, or "anting-anting". And, despite of the advice from the authorities, it will continue to happen. Some people just need some "protections" from the unknown and guard them against potential harm and danger. And to make it effective, they need to pray over it on regular basis, so they need to bring it wherever they go.
I do have a similar item in my possession. And we know it as the Holy Rosary.
But I do not use it as amulet. I don't just carry it as a thing in my pocket. I use it during my daily devotions and prayers.
And instead of praying over it to make it effective, I pray with it. And praying to God is the most powerful defense against evil, harm and danger. It is the best defense against Satan.
God is always in our midst, taking care of us, looking after our needs and continually loving us. All we need is to seek His presence through prayers. And once we have that habit of prayers, wherever and whenever we are, we are truly protected and not anymore need any "great amulets" that you can find in the whole world.
So how about another prayer time in the morning and in the evening, asking God for strength - to resist evil and to look after the needs of our spirit? It is really not hard to do, if we should put our hearts on it.
+ Let us pray: Almighty Father, You are my strength, and to You I would forever be faithful. I truly believe that it is only You I need in my life. Protect me and my family from harm and danger. And when time comes that I am tempted, provide me the way out so I can stand up over it, and simply say no to Satan. Amen +
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