Friday The 13th, Superstition and Faith

"I hate vain thoughts: but thy law I do love. Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. Uphold me according unto they word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto they statutes continually. Thous has trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love they testimonies."

Psalm 119:113-119

When we believe in superstitions such as Friday the 13th, we are minimizing the power of Jesus. If you wake up with the thought you will "have a bad" day simply because of the number on a calendar, you are not acting with faith. Negative thoughts attract negative circumstances. When we walk with confidence and faith in Jesus, the number of a day holds no consequence.

Let's consider Webster's first definition of the word superstition:

-beliefs or practicing resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance.

Webster's second definition of the word superstition is even more compelling:

-an unreasoning fear of nature, the unknown, or God resulting from superstition.

When you read these carefully, you see this fear of the unknown or trust in chance can lead to fear of God and the world around us. Faith takes away fear. When you believe in His power and guidance in your life, there is no need to feel concern about a superstition such as Friday the 13th.

Media hype, horror movies and rumors have an impact on our perception of days, numbers and circumstances. If you worried about everything from black cats crossing your path to Friday the 13th, you certainly would not be living the full life He intends for you.

Further, superstitions are vain thoughts. Giving such attention to a day, number or creature takes away from Him. If you feel anxious, you can use Him as your hiding place. Feel the hope He gives you and be unashamed, even if others around you are feeding into such superstitions.

Respect God's commandments and give reverence to just Him. The deceit of superstitions are a falsehood that takes away from His statutes. Obey His law and he will banish the evil like dross so you love His testimonies even more.

With our trusty pal Webster in mind again, you do know the meaning of "dross"? If not, don't feel bad because I didn't either. Dross is defined as scum, refuse or waste matter. He gives you His law so you can follow it with faith and hope, leaving garbage ideas and superstitions behind.

Personally speaking, the number 13 has been equally kind to me over the years as other numbers. I even won a church auction when I was a child with the ticket numbered 13. This proved to me 13 was the same as any other number and everything happens with His grace. In fact, the Psalm I quoted has the number "13" in it!

Do superstitions have an impact on your life? Is luck running your life or does your faith in Him take over? Please feel free to comment or post your thoughts.

Have a beautiful, blessed weekend!