Sanctuary of Dreams

If I were to dream of a place of retreat and escape, this is what I would see….

My inner world of my retreat would be a place of beauty: mountains; forests; a southern land where it is cold enough to chill, and to make the air crisp; a flat land where the fields and meadows yield all the beauty of grass, flowers, and the best of nature; a sky that never loses its vibrant color -- a sky that would always yield the most magnificent sunsets, and the most stunning of rainbows.

But there would also be a desert of stone, where I should wage my internal struggles: a place where my strength would be tested against temptations and trials; a place where my valiant warriors of right could face the taunting challengers of wrong. Right, wrong, justice, selfishness, determination, discouragement, resolve, temptation, love, anger, self control, and the lack thereof; joy and grief; pride and remorse.

And let it be known that this stone desert is of limited span, walled in a circular arena; it cannot stretch forever, just as a mortal life cannot sustain forever.

Upon these giant stone walls would be instruments of war, from every corner of the ancient world: from every diverse people and nations -- a reminding symbol that Satan, Lucifer, The ‘Ol Deceiver, will use anything from anywhere, or any people to frighten us and dampen our resolve in our Lord: but at the same time, fellow believers are also all around the world, as missionaries carry the Word of our Lord to every corner of the earth. We are never without help and support, as the name of Elohim, our Lord and Savior, continues to stretch across the earth!

So, just as every life can be led for Christ, or for Satan, so can these weapons be wielded to bring forth a brighter day, or to bring disgrace upon a land.

There would be many a battle there, and always one would rise in winning the day. But, even if the nobler warrior falls, he will always return with strength anew, and over throw his challenger: even if he struggles, or loses the will to stand again, he should be made to rise up beyond himself, and raise the banner of righteousness in victory of the day! And it shall be known that his newfound strength was not of his own gain: but given to him by his Father, who kindly and justly watches over all His children’s struggles.

With every noble and pure victory, the righteous warrior would grow stronger and fiercer: but also will his challengers. Such is the natural way of all great men: so as even the greatest warrior grows stronger, so shall his challengers and struggles increase in strength.

Hear me, Christian soldiers! Rejoice in further challenges, so as to be the best Christian warriors we can rise to be. As we cannot stand still, and so is declination acceptance of defeat, the only option is progression! Dedication to progress in our walk and strength with our Father!

And betwixt the turmoil and victory that would be had in that place of stone, the beauty throughout the rest of that place would be reserved in purity: for the enjoyment of the beauty in God's creation, as a testament to His greatness, and as a sanctuary for walking with my Father.

And upon the end of this dream, into reality, to the place of stone, does this dreamer awaken…