But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Christ Jesus, might be given to those who believe (Galatians 3:22).

It’s a trap you cannot escape.

You can fight

you can dig

you  can beg

you can strain

you can weep

you can press

you can shout

you can lift

you can scream defiance to the cosmos

you  can employ all the awesome mightyness

of your pathetic punyness

against the trap.

But you cannot escape.

You must be set free by another.

Lucky for you, Beloved,

I know a guy.

Happy Thursday, Beloved.