To whom do you entrust your soul ?

Some time ago, while I was patiently waiting for my turn in a store, my eyes landed on a woman standing against the wall across from me. As I looked at her, I was struck by the expression in her eyes. They seemed lifeless, and a deep emptiness was visible.

They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and as I observed this woman, I saw no light coming from her gaze—it looked lost. It was truly striking.

She walked over to me, and we started talking. Pretty quickly and quite naturally, she began telling me about her powers and all the occult practices she engages in. I was surprised she would open up like that to someone she didn’t know, but we kept talking because she could tell I was taking her seriously. Then, one sentence in particular caught my attention:

“I’ve never talked to my father as much as I have since he died.”

This woman communicates with the dead. I could sense the pain of a relationship that didn’t work out while her father was alive, and her deep desire to rebuild it now that he was gone. The conversation continued, along with the growing list of occult practices she follows.

I didn’t judge her—because I understand the longing for the supernatural, the desire to connect with those we’ve loved and lost. But I couldn’t help thinking of a verse in the book of Deuteronomy, in the Bible, that says:

“But as for you, the Lord your God has not permitted you to do so.”

This passage warns us against such practices. Let me share a few verses with you:

“Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. You must be blameless before the Lord your God. The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the Lord your God has not permitted you to do so.”

We kept talking, and the list of what she practiced grew even longer. She was surprised that I had no desire to try these experiences to “open myself up” to the spiritual world. I told her about my relationship with Jesus and how I don’t want to open my soul to any influence other than His.

I do believe in the spiritual realm—maybe even more than in what I can see—but who is this woman entrusting her soul to? I asked her that question.

Jesus tells us in the Gospel of Matthew:

"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!"

As a Christian, it’s important to understand that God’s commandments are there for our protection and peace. Our future is in His hands. It’s not always easy to trust when we’re full of questions and uncertainties linger. And yet, God invites us to turn to Him. Sometimes that path feels harder—because it means waiting, walking by faith, and not always having clear answers right away. But we have the assurance that God does not forget us.

He makes Himself known to us. He’s not some invisible force or mysterious voice that responds only when we perform certain rituals. He’s not a presence to be feared. He allows Himself to be known, and the entire Bible speaks of Him.

Let me leave you with a verse that encourages me to keep seeking His presence and His guidance:

“God rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”

Seek Him with all your heart. Place your hope, your questions, and all your worries about the future in His hands—He will not abandon you.