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posted ago by GrayGhost +59 / -0

Have faith.

I work graveyard. Today, I couldn't sleep, and for my job, that's bad. I couldn't sleep because our country is under attack. I was refreshing our feed, shutting my eyes, opening them and refreshing again. Finally the real news started rolling in. Some relief. Because a 'pede recommended it, I downloaded Pluto to watch Bannon, but he wasn't on. I watched The Addams Family, thinking it'd put me to sleep. I started praying to God for sleep, so I could work tonight safely as I would be alone.

The episode airing was about an election in which the Addamses were supporting a local candidate who promised to "drain all the swamps and marshes". I heard this and opened my eyes. They suggested a new party mascot, saying Republicans have elephants and Democrats have donkeys - I'm serious - and brought out their Lion. By this point I was glancing up to my ceiling and saying are you serious, God? Gomez said a line - said that the Lion could finally get some sleep.

The episode ended with Gomez deciding to run for office. Morticia told him to remove every item from his speech as he read it, saying no one wants controversy. The last item in his speech was about draining the swamp. Morticia says "some things are better left unsaid". The show ended. I got a couple hours of sleep.

How do you explain this? There is a God and God speaks to us. God knows what's going on - this is a huge event on the face of the Earth, and each one of us who is faithful has a direct line to The King.

Anyone who wants to make fun of me for this rant, which is outside of my usual style of content - I won't blame you. But I want to record this and remember it. Have faith, guys. God is talking.

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GrayGhost [S] 3 points ago +3 / -0

AMEN.

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Pepbrandt 3 points ago +3 / -0

Great post pede! Loved reading it.

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GrayGhost [S] 3 points ago +3 / -0

Happy to share.

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no_further 3 points ago +3 / -0

Thank you for sharing. I am praising God today because I got some great news today at a doctor appointment. Answered prayer!!!

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GrayGhost [S] 2 points ago +2 / -0

AWESOME.

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THE_MAGAL0RIAN 3 points ago +3 / -0

Amen brotherpede. Thanks for the encouragement!

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GrayGhost [S] 3 points ago +3 / -0

And thank you. God bless us.

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dougwiser 3 points ago +3 / -0

Most folks just ignore Father. He is always talking. When I realized that it was me that was not even paying attention to him, then things started to change for me.

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GrayGhost [S] 3 points ago +3 / -0

Same. When I got saved - what a relief. I'm a blunt man. I get angry, I cuss like a sailor, I'm a fighter and my wife and mother are always on my case. My pastor comes to my house sometimes, because he knows I'm outspoken and I have anger about politics. He gives me scripture and we pray. I am not a good Christian, I'm a sinner. But I feel awful about it, and I pray intensely. When my prayers are answered, I feel His hand and I cry. It's always when I'm alone, but I'm alone a lot because of my job. My pastor told me to treat my job as my ministry. This is the best I can do. I love you guys.

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CountryState_of_Mind 3 points ago +3 / -0

Thank you for sharing, loved reading this. GOD is watching over us. I have a similar, although much shorter experience. I asked GOD for a sign that we will prevail through this. Low and behold, what do I find a day later crawling on my floor? A small centipede. I picked him up, thanked GOD and put the little nimble navigator outside. Last time I saw one of those in my house was Summertime.

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AKGG 2 points ago +2 / -0

I found God again this year because of something different, but similar. This truly is a battle of Good vs Evil, it’s never been more clear. I vow to never lose sight again.

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GrayGhost [S] 2 points ago +2 / -0

Likewise.

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Dabbadabbadoo 2 points ago +2 / -0

Awesome story, thanks for sharing! Any chance you could share the episode, just for curiosity sake? :)

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GrayGhost [S] 3 points ago +3 / -0

"Gomez, The Politician". Aired October 9th, 1964.

Goodness gracious, it was the year LBJ created the mess we're in now.

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Dabbadabbadoo 1 point ago +1 / -0

Thanks! Much appreciated!

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GrayGhost [S] 2 points ago +2 / -0

Sure, let me find what the title is of that episode. As far as linking it, I don't know who's offering it on-demand other than Hulu (Pluto is live TV). One sec.

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deplorabetty 2 points ago +2 / -0

Amen! This is a battle between good and evil and God has us.

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bellcurvestrikesback 1 point ago +1 / -0

Synchronicity