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Jul 09, 2025

FILL UP FOR THE DARKTIMES


Ephesians 5:18… (NKJV)… “And do not be drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.”

To be constantly in filled with the Holy Spirit means to be drunk. Before my father accepted Christ in his life, he used to drink. That means that I have seen a drunkard first hand for me to be able to understand what this scripture means. A good drunkard cannot go a day without a shot. Even during the COVID-19 curfew days, they found ways to get into bars and close themselves
in because they have an insatiable hunger for a drink at all times. However, one thing I noted with most drunkards, is that every time can be beer time, but they have special dedicated times they set apart to get properly drunk. Every drunkard has limits. They know exactly how much they need to drink for them to be knocked out. They will thus keep saying, “I am not yet at the
required level” in case someone is buying for them or making them hurry along. A good drunkard sticks to a given drink because they know it is the one that gives them that extra feeling of drunkenness given that their bodies are used to it a certain way. They drink to forget their troubles, their stress, and to celebrate their achievements. They get together with friends to celebrate good times over a drink, and this keeps them (in) sane the way they desire it. I picked my lessons from their behaviour and understood what infilling in the Holy Spirit means. Get a special time and place where you constantly fellowship with the Spirit. Be very adamant about it to the extent that you can hide behind a closed room even during times of curfew. Have a level of the Spirit below which you cannot be satisfied. Like that drunkard, decide that unless you have had a good 30 minutes with Him daily, you will not accept to get out of His presence. Be adamant about it like a drunkard who drives under the influence. When you fill up, it will help you manage your darkest times.  

(5) comments

Eunice

2 months ago

@Mamadou Ndiaye, I'm glad you were moved by the article.

Joan Ayiko

2 months ago

Great article, I love it.

Tumuhimbise Godwin

2 months ago

Your blend of practical and spiritual grief wisdom is exceptional. The meal kit suggestion removes such a real barrier. May I recommend this post to my congregants? Also, when does your next support circle meet?

John Mark

2 months ago

Sharing this with my sister, who's grieving. The John 21 reference about letting others feed you? So powerful. Do you offer virtual Quiet Light sessions for overseas clients?

Mamadou Ndiaye

2 months ago

Reading this with tears - in a good way. Lost my husband last year and couldn't bear to make his favorite mandazi. But your 'start small' advice gave me courage. Made tea today while talking to him. Thank you for this safe space.

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