Author Darlene J. Conard

Linus, the character in the Charlie Brown cartoon, couldn’t give up his security blanket. Many failed attempts by Lucy and the unseen grandma revealed the strong attachment. He felt lost without it. The subject leaves room for our imagination to fill the gaps. At what age exactly did he pick up the habit?

One thing is certain, it was entwined with an emotion so much he fought for it. His friends and family saw an unhealthy habit. To Linus though it was far from the truth. The character quickly demonstrates anxiety without the blanket. Nightmares, safety and loneliness emerge.

Linus would have to come to an understanding emotionally. The blanket didn’t have anything substantial, no power whatsoever: only what Linus gave it.  

All this refused to leave my spirit as the Holy Ghost dealt with me concerning what I was holding on too. Condemning speech and actions came bursting through my door, delivered by those who were once close to me.  They at times revisit. For me, withholding my company from others gave me a sense of security. “Darlene, you cannot use this as a security blanket.” I heard the Lord loud and clear in my spirit.

Often, we think of material security, such as blankets, other people, and so forth. The truth is we have a spiritual entanglement that’s not of God. Help is ours to acknowledge and take, if we will just take that step. We are here to help one another, not be partakers of further suppression.

I called my friend to apologize to her for not being as strong as I used to be for her. She assured me we are to bear one another’s burdens. (Galatians 6:2)

I’m so grateful that I don’t need the security blanket called, the past, to be safe. It’s far from safe and healthy.

 The blood of Jesus is all the security blanket we need! Cover us, Lord Jesus!

“Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.”  Psalm 122:1-9 KJV

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