02/07/2026
The spirit of taking someone's life doesn't always start with weapons or violence. More often than not, it begins quietly—in the heart, in the mind, in the secret places no one else can see. It starts with a thought you entertain for too long, a wound you refuse to heal, or an offense you keep reheating every single day.
It begins as bitterness. Then it grows into resentment. Then hatred. And hatred, when it takes root, becomes a seed of destruction. Not just for the one it's aimed at, but for the one carrying it. That spirit doesn't announce itself with a shout—it whispers. It tells you that you're justified. That you have every right to be angry. That they deserve it. And slowly, without you even noticing, it begins to shape your decisions, your words, and eventually, your actions.
That is why we must be vigilant. Not just about what we do, but about what we allow to grow inside us. Guard your heart with all diligence, because out of it flow the issues of life. Watch what you feed your mind—what you watch, what you listen to, what you dwell on. Because whatever you feed will grow, and whatever you starve will die.
If you notice the early signs—irritability, unforgiveness, constant suspicion, or a desire to see someone hurt—don't ignore them. Those are red flags. Those are warning lights on your spirit's dashboard. Stop. Breathe. Pray. Ask God to search your heart and reveal what's hiding there. Confess it before it becomes a stronghold. Turn away from it while turning is still possible.
None of us is beyond this. We all carry wounds. We all face disappointment and betrayal. But we also all have a choice—to hold on or to let go, to curse or to bless, to destroy or to heal. Choose healing. Choose forgiveness. Choose life—not just for others, but for yourself.
May God help us to recognize the enemy within before it destroys us from within. May He give us the grace to let go, to forgive, and to walk in love—even when it's hard. And may His mercy cover us all, in Jesus' name. Amen.
— Udoka Favour M.