You can't take away my Soul

My friend Sam is in a band and one of their songs is titled "I've got soul".  Part of the lyrics are you can't take away my soul.  This got me to thinking about how often things in our life has come and knocked us around a bit making dents in our spirit and emotions.  Let noone try and tear you down.  The only person that owns your sould should be the Lord.  He is the maker and the creator of all things.  It hurts me and tears me apart to see people letting others take control of who they are and therefore letting go of their souls purpose. 

You have Soul~

Those who come and try and destroy you should be loved and not hated, given peace in return not destroyed.  They are usually the ones that hurt the most and need people to love them more. 

Please do not necessarily draw them closer into your circle or expose your heart to their evil ways or hurtful words but keep them at arms length.  The best way is to be friendly and wish them well but not be friends with them.  When God told us to love one another He did not mean to let everyone into your heart, this will lead to hurt and destruction.  The only person who has any rights over your heart is God.  Seek FIRST the kingdom of God and everything else will come. 

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