How absurd does the title sound? Really—who would think about picking out a nice, comfortable spot to settle in when there is a war raging all around?

Yet—I do it regularly.

I look for comfort and ease. I drift toward what feels right. I forget to fight for what matters, or worse yet—I become apathetic, lazy, and cozy.

Open my eyes up! This is not good. If I don’t fight this drift, darkness and decay, I will be dead by sundown.

And yet near me—within reach—is everything I need to be victorious.

God’s truth.
Christ’s righteousness.
The Good News of the Gospel.
Salvation and Faith.
His Word.
Peace.
And the Holy Spirit.

God—open my eyes to see what matters to you. Wake me up to the battle around me—don’t let me sleep!

When the smoke clears, Jesus, I want to see you clearly.

You are my only hope.

Alex Gerber
April 25, 2026

Photo note: I took this photo overlooking a field in Virginia near a location where Civil War fighting occurred, and this picture highlights an eerie morning mist rising from the field