Invaded

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

Let the record show that we have not seen any lions, but...

Last night my niece shouted that we had something moving in the yard of the chalet we are staying in and we rushed out to see a large black bear approaching our garbage cans. This is the third bear we have seen this trip.

We also have had some raccoons in the attic - and large ones at that based on the sounds they've been making.

It has been an awesome week in the Smokies, although I feel as if we are being invaded. Much like our everyday lives when the enemy throws obstacles in our path to knock us off course. In spite of this, remember the plans God promises for you: ...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. (Jeremiah: 29:11b).