re: My testimony... I pray this will speak to someone.

Good stuff, PG. It’s all about love, just not the rebellious flower version of the 60’s. Albeit we did recognize the points you make re ego-based pursuits in life. And even those can bear fruit as one can turn extraordinary accomplishments of originally narcissistic based power into service to Love. Trump is or may be a perfect example as I think he got way more than he bargained for. All Children of God who excel in the Spirit - theology and religion nws - will draw the attention of predatory Evil. Because the only path for said Evil’s revenge at God is to harm God’s Children. The very act and positive effect of this Thread puts a bullseye on those who participate in effectual service to God/Love. Things are likely to really speed up as the Truth and Lie combat amps up. The critical task for well intentioned people of all religious stripes will be to discern which is which. And IMO, and as silly and simplistic as such may seem, that will be impossible minus taking the Jesus Christ leap of Faith. That very Act changes the whole spiritual /ego dynamic in a fundamental and definitive way and indeed puts one on the road to Heaven. The Easterns have long known this; they just employ their own ‘Gurus’, which IMO, will fall short in the long run. “No man cometh up any other way…”, applies. Like you said we are indeed fighting a deep spiritual battle against “powers and principalities “ against which no individual has a snowball’s chance of winning. Put on the Jesus Christ armor, focus on the ultimate end and get ready to rumble. It’s here. But know that all who purport to serve Love and or Jesus, may be compromised or blinded. Love to the Brethren and all who worship Love. Thank you Jesus.