Night of the Living Dead

For many people, life has become as dull and despairing as death. We suffer from spiritual inertia. We have allowed ourselves to be paralyzed by shallow beliefs and shackled by the strong chains of discouragement. We have permitted the sacred and holy to be eclipsed by the secular and profane. Hearts that were once gay have suddenly become heavy. Men who were once optimistic have become pessimistic. Many who were once willing to greet tomorrow with a cheer, now regard the future with nervous anxiety.

What we have here are powerless people who live in the night of spiritual darkness. It is a spiritual calamity- a dead situation. It is people whose spirit and life has dried up and the artesian springs of their souls has ceased to flow. They are, in essence, like a desert without a living stream of water. They are spiritual carcasses roaming around in the night-ness of their wretched existence.

Not only have they lost confidence in our world, but they have also lost faith in themselves and in God. They have become like zombies-carcasses with no life, dry bones in the valley, the walking dead. Dead, but not dead dead, if you will. The body is alive, but void of spirituality; form without substance. They are like thousands of folks today who have allowed prosperity and privilege to destroy their spirit; destroy their lives ? people with everything to live on and nothing to live for; the living dead; people with the stint of death on them ready for the open grave.

Well, the question is, can the spiritually dead be made alive? Can the spiritually bankrupt live again?

If you want life, you must come to the awareness that in order to cope with life's many complexities, life itself demands you draw meaning for your life from something greater within and beyond yourself-a higher source. That source of power that satisfies and enables victorious living is known as God. When the breath of Almighty God moves in upon you, new life is restored to dry bones. When He blows, we are enabled to keep going even when we feel we cannot take another step. When the wind of God's Spirit blows-bones move. Are you living or are you among the dead?

Rev. Saundra L. Washington, is an ordained clergywoman, social worker, and Founder of AMEN Ministries She is also the author of two coffee table books: Room Beneath the Snow, Poems that Preach and Negative Disturbances, Homilies that Teach.

---

Wanna Trade Places?

Even immediately after my car accident, every single person who... Read More

My Passion, My Life

Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More

What is My Life Purpose?

Why am I here?If you haven't already asked this question,... Read More

A Reason For Living in a Nutshell

In brief, my book A REASON FOR LIVING is the... Read More

Why You Are Special and Why Does It Matter

Why 'you are special'?Why and how does it matter?Things you... Read More

How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 1)

As there are silent depths in the ocean, which the... Read More

Lock In Your Legacy

You, my friend, are going to die.What? What kind of... Read More

How I Get Joy as a Value

*In the last couple of months, I have been fortunate... Read More

Guard Your Heart

It was 1:30 A.M. on Friday, December 6, 1991. Patrolman... Read More

Self Esteem - What It Really Is and How to Raise It

Self esteem.Now there's a well used and little understood term.... Read More

There Is Always Room For Improvement

When I was twelve my parents bought me a five... Read More

Create Your Own Self Esteem - Part 1

Self-esteem is something that we all wish we had more... Read More

Playing with Matches

Matches are all about power; a new world opens up... Read More

Charity ? Give To Receive!

We all know the truism that "charity begins at home."... Read More

Honesty

Those who pride themselves on their honesty should also concern... Read More

Lisas Christmas

Lisa was born into a loving Christian family and went... Read More

Time to Change the World!

Here's something you can do each day that will REALLY... Read More

Labor That Works Miracles

(excerpted from The Challenge to Succeed series)Two thousand years ago... Read More

Have You Voted Today

Huh? You're probably wondering when this article was written, and... Read More

He Who Laughs...Lasts---Where Has All The Laughter Gone?

I love to watch people at airports, malls and even... Read More

Thoughts Are Like Seeds - Are You Planting Flowers or Weeds?

"You can't harvest what you don't sow. So plant your... Read More

Getting Past Those Blah Days

Get It OutWhen something is bothering you, whether be a... Read More

A Perfect World in the Making

The world is perfect the way it is. The world... Read More

Whats Your Reason For Waiting?

The fever had been high late into the night, but... Read More

Why Not Reinvent The Wheel?

"Why go and reinvent the wheel?" It's a question that's... Read More

Problem Solving: The Easy Way To Solve Problems In Life

Life is full of problems.The more you solve them, the... Read More

Fulfill Your Dreams: Believe in You

What we believe plays a very big role in outcomes... Read More

Work In Progress: 10 Benefits of Not Knowing It All

1. You can relax and enjoy your life more if... Read More

Duplicity

Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 26,... Read More

Attitude Adjustment

"If you are pained by external things, it is not... Read More

What Movies Can Teach You About Meaningful Coincidences (Use Them to Get What You Want)

When you have your dream clear in your mind and... Read More

No More Frustration: The Thorns of Opportunity - Part I

The Thorns of Opportunity...What are you trying so hard to... Read More

Fighting Grief: The Time To Show You Care

The news came as a shock to us all. He... Read More