Expecto Patronum
“If life gets too hard to stand, kneel.”
- Gordon B. Hinckley
Prayer is one of our most powerful weapons against the forces of darkness. I can’t tell you how many times I have been saved by that powerful influence which can literally chase my dementors away. It is a lifeline that has preserved me time and time again.
When you are feeling down, confused, discouraged, incapable, or just plain blocked from the light, you can figuratively raise your wand and say, “Expecto patronum!” You have the power. Bring your happiest thoughts to mind and call upon your Heavenly Father, who is anxious and waiting to hear from you. When you do this, closing in the name of Jesus Christ, no darkness, no dementor, no evil influences can have power over you. All things obey him.
Just as the children of Israel in Moses’ day painted their doors with lambs’ blood to protect themselves against the destroying angel, AND just as Lily Evans’ blood protected Harry from Quirrell’s touch, you can do the same with the Savior’s name. It is like putting on armor. I know that when you take upon yourself the name of Jesus Christ, it is a literal shield against the power of the destroyer.
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