Dealing with a long-term illness can sometimes be a good thing, because it gives you time to think and pray, and truly commune with the Lord. In my case, it’s been an excellent thing! I know things are hard and unsettling in the world these days, and life is about to get even harder. Adversity is affecting each of us in ways we never imagined. A precious few can see the changes for what they are, while others continue to live in mass mind-controlled oblivion. Some are awake to the prophesied signs of the times while others still slumber and sleep. I’ve considered the past few years the final days of preparation gifted by God to a people He still loves, wanting those hearts to turn fully to Him and show their love by obedience to His commandments, as well as adhering to His promptings. Despite all the blessings that have been granted us, many continue to purposely lose themselves in Babylon, bowing down to their gods, idols and graven images, completely ignoring God’s command to have no