SENSING THE SUBSTANCE OF SPIRIT: THE UNSPOKEN TRUTH

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NON-SPIRITUAL THINKING PERSONS SHOULD STOP READING THIS POST NOW! Anyone who cannot acknowledge or denies the existence of a spiritual realm may be offended. THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING. STOP READING NOW! They say that ignorance is bliss; but in reality it is blind. BY READING ANY FURTHER YOU WILL KNOW ENOUGH TO BECOME ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THIS INFORMATION. Although this material is not regarded as mystical or secret, much of it is controversial and unpopular to teach or discuss. NO OTHER CAUTIONS WILL BE GIVEN. This is an expose on sensing or taking surveillance (monitoring) the unseen. The signs of spirit are all around us but there are no known methods for seeing or sighting spiritual substance. However, the substance (presence) of spirit surrounds us all whether we recognize it or not. It is our ignorance of the spiritual dimension/realm which we co-exist in, that has become our greatest liability. Spirits are invisible to the natural realm we function through and operate in. Like electricity, gravity, magnetism and wind; spirits can only be evidenced by their expressions towards us and their effects upon us. In that​ we are also part spirit we can take advantage of and/or be exploited through this connection. The force behind the expressed energy of any living thing can be called spirit. The concept of spirit may be described in terms of a shadow cast by an object. Although we may not see the image, its shadow gives us clues about its form. Spirit is substance, and as such must have some type of spirit form. Our physical structures are substance and must have some type of material form. Although both spiritual and material things have substance, they each have different distinct forms and substance. In like manner spirit is not matter (nor has its form) and matter is not spirit. In this post we will disclose the motivation, organization and purpose behind the often misdiagnosed and misinterpreted activities of spiritual operations. We'll concentrate on ways of looking at and diagnosing how spirits operate, while making sense of and interpreting spiritual manifestations in everyday occurrences. There are at least two ways of doing this. We can trace every step and sequester all events from their genesis to their manifestations, or we can examine the fruit (results) of those spiritual manifestations. Spirit is a part of every interaction in the human economy. The word "spiritual" is a broad concept that may be defined as a way of living and perceiving life in terms of recognizing these invisible sources as the force behind visible and tangible occurrences. The word spirit denotes the energy of that force and its conduct as it relates to the unseen non-physical part of a person and their thoughts. 

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Many of us struggle with life because we fail to recognize or acknowledge that there is a spiritual dimension behind EVERYTHING life manifests. There are few authoritative sources we can use to define the nature of spirit or the co-existence of a natural and spiritual realm. There are some cultures and religions that believe in spirits, but many people equate spirits with ghosts and mythology. There is mention of spirits in Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Indian religions. Indigenous people practiced "Animism" and performed rituals to appease spirits for things like hunting and healing. Much of the information about spirits deal with superstition and the paranormal. Tangible proof of their existence is not possible by utilizing physical scientific methods. It is important to regard the word "spiritual" as aligned with the term "invisible." This is how we associate the spiritual forces we feel or sense. This also includes the responses they manifest through audibly verbal and tangibly physical expressions. This is what we call "spiritual energy." Every kind of energy is recognized by its capacity to produce results and perform work. Spiritual energy is no different. These attributes of Spirit can be compared to air which we cannot see, but whose power we can sense, feel and manipulate. There is spirit in movement and sound. Music reflects the harmony of spirit, in much the same way that speech and behavior manifests the narratives of the spiritual energy behind it. It is important to know that the "spirit of a thing" is akin to the purpose for that "thing." Spirits do not like it when we pervert their purposes. They consider it spiritual abuse! We cannot see spirits but we can sense them by observing their verbal and physical manifestations. The intangible nature of spirits also require a living animate object to express themselves through. Humans are spirits primary vehicles of expression, although they have been known on occasion to briefly inhabit animals. We are spiritual beings interacting at a conscious and subconscious, tangible and intangible, visible and invisible interconnected spiritual and natural realm. This is the basis and foundation for understanding this post. Every premise and our thesis is built upon this. Our senses can detect spirits if we allow them to. The most difficult part is determining what manner of spirit we are detecting and dealing with. Using our senses and the insights we'll provide here is not enough for evaluating spiritual manifestations. We must start by recognizing that every human interaction involves spiritual energy. Our spirits communicate and conversate with the surrounding spiritual energies we exchange. There are an innumerable number of spirits operating within the realm of humanity. There are probably as many categories of spirits as there are of animals and insects. Rather than familiarizing ourselves with any spiritual group, type or category we can become intimately acquainted with God's intended design. The best way to discern the manner of any spirit we are dealing with is to know spiritual standards.  It is easier to completely memorize "ONE" genuinely printed real dollar bill then to study "ALL" of the counterfeit bills produced, while trying to spot the fakes. Spirits fall under one of two major categories. We are either dealing with a "spirit of truth" or a "spirit of error!" Spirits work at a vibratory level. Spirit​ is manifested through "thought" energy into the places, sounds, words and actions that operate in our emotionally felt and visibly tangible environments. Spirits have desire. A gluttonous spirit has an appetite for food in the same way that a drunken spirit has an appetite for alcohol. A spirit aspires and desires to inhabit our issues. When we abuse and indulge our own appetites and lusts these spirits, can encourage gluttony, bulimia, drunkenness and other destructive practices. By having and exercising our spiritual eyes we can discern (not see) the workings of spirit. The laws, principles and rules regarding spirit, like everything else are subject to universal law. Spiritual laws always align with, but definitely differ from natural laws which we follow in our day to day existence. We all influence our climate which effects our atmospheric weather. There are a multitude of factors impacting today's climate change and with global warming we should expect increasing levels of instability. Spirits, like weather impacts our thinking, plans, moods and behaviors. Spirit driven behaviors do not generally follow our natural intellect, logic or intuition. A spiritual mindset is needed to understand spiritual logic! Although spirits are not visible or tangible, the physical and tangible evidence of their existence will always manifest eventually. There is a science of spirit! Research in the field of spiritual phenomena can fall under the categories of spiritual psychology, neurotheology, spiritual neuroscience and spiritual health. Unfortunately these fields of study may not embrace the foundational principle that spirit originates the path to and source for all life.

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There are both nascent and traditional signs that support the presence and influence of a spiritual kingdom interconnected with ours. Epistemology, the branch of philosophy that examines the nature, origin, limits and types of knowledge, actively advocates the reality of spiritual energy. Regardless of the source of our knowledge, any "common sense" thesis strongly suggests that we are spirit too. The laws of the spiritual realm are unique. There is structure, there are rules and there are orders of operations that follow spiritual logic. Within the realm of spirit there is rank, position and territory. Although spirits are not limited by geographical boundaries they are strategically positioned for people and places. There are different spirits assigned to various geographical areas, businesses, celebrities, charities, enterprises, hospitals, music genres, nursing homes, organizations, political parties, prisons, professions, pundits, regions, religions and LEADERS! The vibes we feel in and at different venues demonstrates this. We associate feelings with our experiences and learning. Feelings can change and our hearts can easily deceive us. Spirits occupy mental space and constantly work at inhabiting our thoughts and thinking process. Feelings help us connect experiences to memory. Memories, whether good or bad become permanent marks in our minds. Spirits can imprint on us and leave their mark. "Imprinting is a type of learning that happens during a critical period in an animal's development, when it forms attachments and learns about its identity. It can also refer to a phase-sensitive learning process in psychology and ethology." Feelings must be regulated. It is common for people to feel justified in the logic of their reasoning which gives them permission to act or behave in ways that breech ethical, legal or moral standards. Feelings can cause us to compromise our character, "standards" force us to examine them. There are both innate and established standards that govern our desires, our will and our behaviors. Every feeling, imagination and thought we have must be regulated. Failing to do so leaves us susceptible to outside spiritual influences. There are spirits whose specific role is to distort our thinking and distract us from getting constructive criticism or reasonable feedback. Things that are intangible and invisible don't necessarily make them illusory, mythical or mystical. Superstitions are feelings regarding spiritual matters that become beliefs. Society is filled with objects, ornaments and other memorabilia of seemingly spiritual significance that illustrates this. Items such as crosses, pendants, statues, jewelry, coins and a multitude of good luck charms seemingly connect us to this invisible realm. How did people think that a rabbits foot brought them luck after a misfortunate rabbit lost it. We tend to believe in luck even though we can't put our finger on what it actually is. When it comes to spirits we usually don't consider them as culprits behind our issues. We tend to look for natural answers to spiritual problems without knowing or understanding "how" or "way" spirits operate as they do. Spirits can affect any living thing, and in fact spirits like viruses requires an animate (living) entity for expression. Spirits can operate aggressively by addicting, influencing or seducing us (temptations). Spirits can also guide us by compelling us to hear and heed truth. There are spirits that align themselves with foods and substances. The intent or purpose for using or consuming those substances determines how that spirit affects the user. Most "substance abuse" involves overindulging or abusing "the spirit of a thing." Therefore abuse of substance is in reality abuse of spirit. In fact all overindulgence or abuse in any form is an abuse of spirit. Although we are not referring to animism there are some similarities. Sometimes we find ourselves present in body but not there in spirit. As spiritual beings; the scent, signs or markings of our spirit is in everything we do. Spirits may be regarded as good or evil but they are just spirit. Spirits are subject to laws. Different laws operate inside of the natural, spiritual and universal realms of existence. All events are subject to universal law. Whether it's a natural or spiritual phenomena it is subject to universal law. However many natural and spiritual laws operate differently within their realms. For example The "law of attraction" is that opposites attract but it is also that likes attract. In physics the "law of polarity" is such that negative is attracted to positive (opposites). In society there are "laws of social interactions" which reveal that "likes" attract, or birds of a feather flock together.(similar) This may appear to be contradictory but in fact it is balanced and complementary. Laws in diverse realms may differ but overlap in balancing life. The two concepts stressed in this post are spiritual operations and spiritual manifestations.

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EVERYDAY PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND EXAMPLES

Spiritual energy is everywhere! There are both times and occasions depicting how their power is displayed. We actually dedicate certain activities and certain times of day to their expressions. Happy hour carries expectations of a relaxed and celebratory environment. Who in their right mind would show up at a happy hour and be sad or mope around. Rush hour is the time of day that commuters of all types in any mode of transportation can expect to be involved in a hurried pace. People are exposed to the spiritual energy of the environments they frequent. The aurora or culture of various work places and organization are evidenced in how their furniture is arranged and the disposition of their associates. These depictions express moods and attitudes connected with their times and places. The Christmas spirit is a prime example of how people are expected to behave seasonally. Christmas cheer is not a drink it is an attitude. Observing and interacting with other people often gives us insight into the spirit of their demeanor. Sometimes grumpy people may have unwittingly adopted and catered to temperamental spirits that abide within their spirit. Pessimism is defined as a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Negative attitudes express ways of thinking and feeling that is not constructive, cooperative, or optimistic. Many people believe that bad attitudes are contagious, and they may be right! Being aware of how spirits operate should not only keep us on guard but should also get us in the fight. What many of us fail to realize is that there are spirits assigned to every level of existence. There are spirits that have been working on both families and individuals for months, years and even decades. They aim to infiltrate our individual spirits. Their energy can ride, abide and eventually permeate our being and consciousness. Spirits can affect us so much so, that we become unknowingly insensitive to their presence. In some instances these tit for tat, "spirits of spite," the cousin of unforgiveness, can destroy complete family units. When behaviors become so ingrained within everyday activities that we bite, bicker and devour one another, the conduct can become so normalized that it becomes commonplace.  

WE CAN PLAY OUR  PART OR GET PLAYED!

As spiritual beings inside of human bodies with intellectual minds we all coexist with these energies called spirits. The intangible substance of spirit is evident everywhere if we know how to look for and recognize it. Spirits can leave a mark upon us. Their "imprints" (artifacts/anomalies) can be left in and on inanimate objects. The "effects" spirits have often linger in our subconsciousness and simultaneously leave an invasive "presence" that can continue residing in our behaviors. The word "spirit" has multiple connotations. The word "spirit" fits in with and can be applied into all of the eight major parts of speech. "SPIRIT" as a word signifies an attitude, a behavior, an entity, a place, a presence, a state and more. The word "spirit" as a noun refers to it as a person, place or thing; as a pronoun it has similar familiarity. As a verb "spirit" expresses an action occurrence or state of being. A spirit of anger, excitement or joy can be our disposition. "Spirit" as an adjective or adverb provides even more meaningful and descriptive context to its capabilities. The word "spirit" as a conjunction links and interjects prepositions that express feelings which relate directly to it. An example illustrating how spirits work, can be found by watching two drivers in a "right of way" traffic confrontation. As the scene plays out each parties individual "spirit," senses, expresses and exchanges energy. As they both address and share their concerns through "the spirit" of conversation they interact spiritually. The tenor of "their individual spirits" will determine whether the outcome results in road rage or courteous indulgence. We could sequester all of the series of events that both parties experienced leading up to this casual conflict or cordial confrontation and make predictions. Without the presence of the "spirit of hostility" the "spirit of their dialogue" becomes negotiable. Threatening behavior or exhibiting anger escalates tensions, promotes malice and inhibits the "spirit of peace and tranquility." There is always a spirit or spirits operating behind every manifested behavior. Most people fail to understand that spirits have assignments and missions. Most of us forget that our environments form the battlefields that spirits battle over and humanity operates as pawns in. We are the casualties and/or trophies of a war being fought over our souls. Wayward spirits can corrupt the human spirit which interacts with and powers the soul, the seat of our consciousness. Our sensitivity to the spirit world can only be consciously acknowledged through connecting our souls with it. Our soul connects to our spirit in the same way that our brains connect with our minds. Introducing the term "soul" into the mix changes nothing. Although we are monistic in our physical form, there are at least three different views in regards to human composition. Monism suggests that we are composed or made up of just one part. However, most of us see our being as a dichotomy of physical flesh and spiritual energy. Still others see the human form as a trichotomy of physical flesh, subconscious soul and ethereal spirit. Does it really make a difference? The fact of the matter is that there are both tangible and non-tangible parts to our being. The soul and spirit, whether connected together or not, represent the non-tangible extension of our being. The body and flesh, are the physical and tangible portion of our existence. Our brains are physical and tangible, but our minds are not! It is our non-tangible minds that can discern the non-tangible spirits all around us! This requires a spiritual mind. Being spiritually minded requires critical thinking. This undertaking can be described as a self-guided, self-disciplined process which applies reasoning at the highest level of quality absent of personal confirmation biases.  Spiritual discernment works through the ole tried and true "judge the tree by the fruit it bears," method. Here is another example relating to addiction. The substance (behavior, drug or psychosis) of the addiction doesn't matter as much as the spirit (actions/intentions) resulting from the distorted thinking of the addict. Addictions can range from food and drugs, to substances, thoughts and habits. All addictions have an invisible spiritual component. Today's use of dual diagnosis for treating addictions does not directly address spiritual factors. Dual diagnosis means that there is both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. We fervently believe that every diagnosis has a minimum of two and usually three causes that need to be addressed. The truth is, that in reality most addicts are never totally cured. The rehabilitation that occurs at the physical and psychological levels may fail to address the spirit which remains in a "state of abuse." Many of these remedies require avoidance and total abstinence strategies rather then true "wholistic" healing. ​This results in the "offending spirit" never being cast out or away. Consequently that spirit, though controlled, must always be suppressed, confined or caged to prevent its habitual resurgence. The probability of a relapse is ever present. The spirit retreats to the background ready to re-emerge and usurp its authority at the first opportunity it can find. ​JESUS dealt with this issue when healing a blind man. This was not the only instance of JESUS restoring sight. Jesus healed others who were born blind. This man had not been born blind. After JESUS led the man to privacy, away from the crowds and out of town he spit on his eyes and laid his hands upon him. What JESUS did rivals any modern day diagnosis or treatment. Once the man had been admitted, interviewed and diagnosed the treatment began. After being treated the prognosis indicated that there was still work to be done. When JESUS asked the man about his vision he replied that he saw men as trees. Knowing what both men and trees look like means that he had seen them before. Seeing men as stationary trees walking around does not lineup with proper perspective or reality. When JESUS laid hands upon this mans eyes again and made him look up the healing was completed. Today there are too many half-healed individuals walking around with tainted vision. Seeing clearly involves physical, psychological and spiritual liberty.

FOCUSING ON THE SOURCE RATHER THAN ON THE SUBJECT

Why do we believe in forces we cannot see? Air, cold, electricity, gravity, heat and wind are all physically invisible but notably palpable phenomenon. The energy we physically feel from being in CONTACT with any of these forces is appreciable, detectable, noticeable, perceivable and perceptible. We cannot deny their manifestations. One of the core concepts that must be embraced in understanding how the spiritual realm operates is realizing that we all have the capacity to make spiritual connections. Another important law of the spiritual realm is to realize that thoughts manifest as things. We already know that a thought is something we think; but what we generally don't acknowledge is that thought continues adding form and substance either consciously or subconsciously the more we think about it. Yes, it is the knowledge and practice of spiritual laws that put us in harmony with all of life and nature itself. All laws are rooted in and defined by their spiritual attributes and effects. Whatever we manifest is a direct reflection of our spirit's essence. We are the manifestation of our spirit in our everyday words and actions. The character of spirit is not demonstrated by what's implied, written or spoken. The character of spirit is simply determined by "what it does." Our relationships with our possessions, foods, drinks, drugs and other people operate from within the character of our consciousness. We may deceive ourselves but the characteristics of spirit are evidenced by their actions and confirmed by their results. Dealing with some spirits can be quite challenging and in many cases menacing. We do not advocate going after or hunting down spirits. Both ghost busters and ghost hunters are fictional depictions. The purpose of this post is not to chase spirits, it is to recognize and take authority over them. The understanding that we are dealing with intangible spirit is convoluted by the fact that we are also dealing with invisible intellect. People can be deceptive and spirits can be shrewd, the combination can lead us in circles if we fail to discern what and who we are dealing with. WORDS CARRY SPIRIT! Some people prefer texting just to avoid the spirit of verbal conversation. Yes there is spirit in text; consider the Bible, but it's easier to avoid, ignore or misinterpret it. This is one reason for the foolishness of preaching. Once we begin discerning spiritual activity we will begin to recognize it everywhere. We won't actually see these spirits at work but we will recognize their strategies operating on and working in people who have no idea that they are being victimized. We can no longer rely on making judgements according to appearances. We will have to institute righteous judgement. We should not be surprised to discover multiple spiritual influences and intrusions in our personal lives and even more in the lives of many of our acquaintances, associates, family and friends. Remember spirits can be wily. It's always easier to see the small speck in our brothers eye while being blind to large beam in our own. Self examination is where spiritual discernment begins. When we Recognize the vulnerabilities and weaknesses being exploited in our personal lives, it allows us to look humbly and see clearly when examining others. We will see some of the closest and nicest people we know being victimized. Taking things personal is one of the biggest mistakes we can make when dealing with spiritual strongholds. Spiritual strongholds can be considered as habitual patterns of thought, built into how we process life's challenges. Our Beliefs are invisible until manifested in our actions. HOWEVER, BELIEFS CAN BE BLINDING. Whether a belief is held to be false or true, at a subconscious level it is always real. Harmful thought patterns and/or beliefs that go against nature's reality, design or intentions will cater to our confirmation bias. This can prevent us from thinking clearly and accepting the truth. Strongholds can be built on truth, lies and events that bring strong emotions, or messages of influence from the outside world.

a SYSTEM FOR SNIFFING OUT SPIRITUAL STRATEGIES

We are not dealing with a random or haphazard enemy organization. The battles we fight are against a highly developed and intricately structured army of forces. Remember, we cannot see spirit, but if we are sensitive to their vibes we can feel, perceive and sense their expressions. When we become aware of how spirits work and include them in the mix of physical and psychological forces we can see the manifestation of their aura at work. "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." The battle we fight is unlike much of today's modern warfare. This is hand to hand combat combined with up close and personal trench warfare. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."  Unlike todays athletic competitions, the majority of the battles waged against us do not occur at a physical or tangible level, most of the fighting we experience is in our minds. "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.  Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God. And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world." These spiritual forces are organized. Here are some insights into how these systems works. Most people fail to realize that from birth to death we are being targeted. Not only are there angels watching us but there are also demons plaguing us. The undermining of humanity began well before we ever got involved in the battle. There are groups of spirits assigned to individuals, families, friends, marriages, neighborhoods, communities, cities, states, provinces, countries and continents. From our inception (birth) to our conclusion (death or termination) we are being influenced, managed and manipulated by spirits working through people. Spirits are invisible and intangible, they need a conduit or vehicle to express through. Unfortunately many of us are being victimized and used by these entities for their biddings. When dealing with the manifestations of spirits, too many of us focus on the instrument (person) being used rather than the forces (entities) behind it. Most people are unwittingly being manipulated by spirits. Without acknowledging the purpose and presence of spirits we deny their existence. This is why we tend to only address the symptoms of our maladies rather then the source. Without thinking straight, people are unable to perceive or see straight. They mistakenly operate under the influence of impaired thinking. Although they are not the enemy they are his instruments. Focusing on the wrong enemy is a fatal flaw. One of our greatest struggles will be dealing with loving our fellow man under the influence of spiritual addiction while simultaneously battling the spirits corrupting them. The war we fight is not against other people neither is it against flesh and blood. All wars are a byproduct of spiritual strife. Battling against one another keeps us from fighting against our real enemy. An unseen enemy must be fought on an invisible battlefield. Evil spirits primarily focus on negatively altering our perspectives. We see things in our own ways. Every tree is known by its own fruit. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil. The way we perceive life is largely determined by the lessons taught and learned in the environments that molded us. We are living in the midst of a morally corrupt society. The advent and influence of social media is reaching us all. Spirits are exploiting multimedia and we are being Slowly, subtly and surely seduced. The new narrative allows for loose standards. Anything goes as long as everything is allowed. Many people are unaware that they've been compromised by the gradual acceptance and integration of alternative and un-natural lifestyles. We tend to judge the actions of others based on the way we ourselves "feel" we ought to or should respond under similar conditions. We tend to embrace, project and reflect images we are bombarded with. Today, greed, sex, drugs (pharmaceutical solutions) and violence dominate mainstream multimedia. It's what we see the most of, and we are what we eat! It's commonly quoted that association breeds assimilation; and that's a well known spiritual principle! Dealing with and treating sick people is a special calling. Mental maladies often prove to be more difficult to deal with than physical ones. Sin operates as a silent spiritual sickness. People who fail to realize that they are being infected (affected by spiritual forces) are the most difficult to deal with. By personalizing mistakes and shortcomings, it prevents us from seeing them for what they are. They are not us, they are mistakes. Errors only represent us during the time of their commission. Seeing beyond person and focusing on the flaw frees us from the condemnation or guilt associated with the mistake. We must learn to wrestle with our thoughts and thinking. Forgiveness is one of the key factors we must exercise when fighting against this disease. Personalizing our battles with the powers of darkness is counterproductive and futile. We are dealing with an unemotional foe. Our fight is not personal. We are at war with demonic personalities exercising their agenda by acting them out in our environments. There are two armies in this battle. One army uses a draft the other is composed entirely of volunteers. Choose a side, take a stand!

SPECTACULAR, SPIRITUAL, SUPERNATURAL SIGHTINGS

​The universe is not divided. Spiritually, there are no black or white sides. People who find themselves in dark places are under spiritual attack and/or being tested. The intangible invisible world is not divided by geographical boundaries. Dark places are physical descriptions of invisible realms. The partitions or realms we refer to are representations and do not physically exist. When describing the unseen phenomena of spirit we do it very little justice by comparing the invisible and intangible with the physical and finite. Comparisons only scratch the surface of this subject. The biggest obstacle to sensing and the surveillance of the substance of spirit is our failure to acknowledge and accept its obvious signs. Throughout our lives we have been erroneously influenced to believe that the things we experience are a direct result or by-product of the things we see. Faith is a spiritual attribute. The idea that somehow everything just randomly came together and formed on its own implies that there is no God This is a false premise that distorts all of life's perspectives. Most babies and small children tend to be more spiritually sensitive then adults because they have not embraced this lie. Sometimes that imaginary friend a child refers to is not just imaginary. Maybe during an infants formative state of innocence they can sense spirits. Many spirits hide in plain sight. Their first objective is to get us to believe they don't exist. A CARNAL intellect can use this reasoning to validate that lie. After all, without any tangible, visible or physical evidence why believe anything else? Today's technologies makes it easy to erroneously embrace beliefs and doctrines that gradually teach us to ignore, deny and move away from our "innate" spiritual instincts. Spirit may not be seen, but spirit can be sensed. Sometimes we are alerted to the presence or markings of spirit by a smell, an odd temperature or a noise. Most visual manifestations are generally fictitious figments of our imaginations. Our imaginations may also tend to deceive us into seeing (creating an image) something that has no physical form. Maybe this is why most depictions of demons are sinister in appearance. It should be reasonable to assume that any spirit desiring to inhabit or be embraced by a host would present itself in a positive light. Contrary spirits manifest more like a wolf in SHEEP'S clothing rather than a hideous scary figure. A real haunted house may not look haunted outside but it should feel haunted inside. It is unfortunate that rather than gravitating towards deeper spiritual understanding we tend to focus on intellectual advancements and psychological remedies. If we earnestly seek to discover the spiritual significance of anything, we can find it. Let's start practicing by expanding our perception of the presence of spirit in our lives. Remember that "through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear."

**THE**SPIRIT**OF**UNDERSTANDING**

Naming and labeling spirits like the Devil, Lucifer or Satan is not what this post is about. The term "evil spirit" is just another way to call or label a spirit based on its manifest actions. Anyone who believes in aroma therapy intuitively acknowledges the influence of spirit. Exercising the "belief of intention" through rituals and routines is often practiced by burning sage or other cleansing methods. Any ceremony addressing spiritual issues implies a need for spiritual order. Spiritual order dictates the way any natural manifestation occurs. What has been termed as being possessed by a spirit may not be accurate. After all spirits do not possess us, we posses them. We supply the habitat, they are fellow inhabitants. Spirit(s) is/are multidimensional. Our invisible intangible minds can inform our physical tangible brains of the spiritual ethereal energy around us if we allow it to. In order for us to sense spirit about us, we must be "in spirit." "Walking in the spirit" allows us to discern spirits that attack or attach themselves to us. If a spirit cannot abide it will at least try to hitch a ride. They often come and go. Sometimes we see their manifestations in bursts of anger followed by calm. The spirit of anger operates through a fervor of passionate spiritual energy. There is an old spiritual saying that "birds of a feather flock together." We find this to be true concerning our friends and our interests. The missing part of this saying should add "until the cat comes a calling." Contrary spirits can be like fair weather friends. They tend to guide, hide and abide with us unless we discover, extricate or subordinate them. Why do we follow their bad ideas? Contrary spirits guide us into trouble, hide from the trouble they caused and then invite other spirits to assist them in maintaining their strongholds. Once a spirit gets attached to our feelings, behaviors and attitudes it can disguise itself so well that we accept and adopt it as our own. "Familiar spirits" also called spirit guides and angels seek to form a partnership with our spirit. Leviticus 19:31; 20:6, 27; and Deuteronomy 18:9-14 refer to “mediums and familiar spirits." It is forbidden to be in contact or be involved with them. The longer we allow theses spirits to operate and flourish, the easier it is to accept their behaviors and put up with their damaging ways. This is how the "spirit of compromise works." Whenever we excuse, ignore and fail to stand for truth we are compromised. By omission, not condemning wrong in any form, from anybody we adopt and allow that spirit to flourish. There is spirit involved in every human endeavor. Remember, the "spirit of a thing" is akin to the purpose behind that "thing." Greed is not good even if Wall Street says so. The spirit in business, politics and social interactions characterizes the way our world operates. Many people do not understand the spirit of voting! Our vote is like a multiple choice question on an exam, not an essay. OUR VOTES ARE CHOICES NOT COMMITMENTS. We should not put our total confidence in fallible flesh and blood. We are not a cult, serving a demigod or king. Giving our vote to a candidate gives us the right to scrutinize and criticize them. We also have the power to hold them accountable! We are the carriers of spirit. It is through us that spirits (behaviors) are nourished, cherished or can flourish. What we accept and allow in our leaders and all throughout society sets the spiritual tone of our existence. Permitting or sanctioning the aberrant behaviors of spirits allows them to combine and form dominions. Evil intentions, revenge, anger, violence and mob mentality all originate from thought introduced and entertained but not rejected. Thought, once developed takes on a life of its own that can infect and affect the spirit of our interactions. If rumor alone can create anxiety and panic think about what a rouge spirit of hate can do. What if "spirit" could act upon nature and affects weather itself? Is that too far fetched to believe? If in the beginning the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and then created light.  Why not allow our spirits to create solutions for the problems we face today!

SPIRITS ARE EVERYWHERE...THE SKY IS NO EXCEPTION

JESUS NEVER SINNED...IN HIM WE HAVE A FRIEND!