I watched in utter horror as an obviously R-Rated horror flick previewed on my television right in the middle of my nightly shows. So much for worrying about who might see the bloody atrocity during primetime TV hours. 

So it is with Halloween. Ghosts, goblins, candy, and fun … and demons and evil abound.  

Okay, I’m not trying to be a total party pooper, and I’m not completely against participating in Harvest/Halloween type functions. HOWEVER, and that’s most definitely with a capital “H,” I am wary and make sure that my children understand the difference between candy and fun and satanic worship. God doesn’t expect us to hide cowering in fear during this time of year, rather, I believe He expects us to boldly speak of His goodness, grace, and the fact that there truly is a hell and without the saving grace of Jesus Christ that’s where we will end up.  

That particular movie preview that I was assaulted by the other night was called: Thirty Days of Night. As a woman recoils from a demented vampire creature, she cries out, “God help me!” The savage beast hisses, “There is no God.” What a liar! 

Just lovely. And these are the movies that teenagers are “dying” to watch – most of them anyway. I used to be one of those teens that would purposefully find a way into the theatre to view the most diabolical thrillers I could find. Between watching these movies, reading frightening novels, and researching the occult, I ended up a very misguided young woman, uncertain of what was real and who God was, or wasn’t.  

Thankfully, today, I understand that what we watch, read, and participate in affects our mindset. Our choices also can open the door to the devil. Where fear reigns, you can expect evil to reside. So, why give our enemy the time of day? Why open the door to his demons?  

Several years ago, I tested this theory one final time right around Halloween. Another Christian woman and I chose (poorly) and decided to see a horror movie. Big mistake! This particular movie rattled my mind and brought fear into my heart. I deeply regretted this decision and had to seek God’s forgiveness for dining with the devil.  

If you are considering indulging your thrill seeking side -- consider sky diving, swimming with dolphins, skiing, boating, enjoying nature, open air preaching, yes, open air preaching. Standing in front of a crowd proclaiming God’s truth -- now that will give you a boost of adrenaline. There are so many good things to do that will give you a sense of excitement without dancing with the devil and suffering the consequences.  

So, friends, the dastardly day is here this Wednesday. Don’t hide from it. Don’t embrace it. Just live in light of God’s truth and expect the best in Him.  

Some fun ideas: 

Go to a church function/Harvest Party or Fair

Stay home and give gospel tracts to trick-o-treaters.  

Play games with family and friends

Have your own private gathering and celebrate God’s amazing power

Watch a suspenseful family film – NOT HORROR.

If you’re okay with it, let your little ones dress up in non-scary costumes and collect some candy at a local mall etc.  

Whatever you do, do it with God in mind.  

Please Note: I understand that some Christians will totally disagree with my suggestion to do anything in relation to this day. That’s okay. I’ve battled back and forth with it myself. Every family has to make a decision that they feel best honors God and protects their family.  

God bless you all. Be safe. And … 

Remember…no matter how much satan attempts to frighten and torment, he loses in the end. We can defeat him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimonies. Amen!

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Check out the above post. It gives great insight in to how we can love one another as Christians, yet disagree without being disagreeable about subjects such as Halloween. Take a peek!